as in outwardly
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Adverb
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Donald Trump is outwardly pro-Israel, and though he ...—
Michael Brendan Dougherty,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025 -
And despite only playing three times since his last win on Feb. 22 — Gustavsson has started 13 of the past 14 games — Fleury has not outwardly shown any disappointment despite the unceremonious way his career is coming to an end.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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But the same hoopla that’s been so good for Colorado apparently had the opposite effect on NFL decision-makers.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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As with an apparently solid house, the foundations start to shift, the roof leaks, and greedy neighbors start to encroach on the grounds.—
Margaret MacMillan,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
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Instant Pot’s multitasking cookers can seemingly do it all, including sautéing, slow cooking, steaming, even making yogurt.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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This upends some seemingly common-sense assumptions about how society would adopt generative AI, suggesting it will be used in more reflective, introspective ways than was at first predicted.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Illinois residents evidently are juicy targets, reporting more fraud per capita than residents of 40 other states, according to the FTC.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The tight, shiny skin weeps an oily iridescence that tints the light around the woman as she twirls, evidently delighted by her affliction.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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One defendant — Katrina Woods, 33, of Maricopa, Ariz. — listed in her fraudulent claim a nonexistent address in Altadena that was supposedly destroyed as her primary residence, authorities said.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the supposedly rousing action finale hinges on whether the bad guys will kill a busload of kids and drop them into a mass grave.—
A.A. Dowd,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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Since taking office in January, Trump has moved to fire many Biden appointees across government — including ostensibly apolitical roles.—
Zeke Miller and Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Now, Ecuador is planning on hosting American troops, ostensibly to combat drug traffickers, for the first time since 2009.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The best is probably Jonathan Bullard, a decent run-stuffer who was a 17-game starter for Brian Flores’ Vikings defense last season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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Caldwell and West could probably be had in the fourth round should the Bills strike out on the first two days of the draft.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The coalition sent a letter to the administration which likely prompted the sudden change of heart regarding auto tariffs.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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However, Trump’s tariffs and comments about making Canada the 51st state took over the Great White North’s election cycle, likely fueling Carney and the Liberals’ victory.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Visibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visibly. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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