as if
Example Sentences
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As if to emphasize that point, Bass secured support from some of Raman’s political allies.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
As if California were to suddenly become akin to Enver Hoxha’s Albania and Brin would be forced to take meals of beetroot and groats in the collective’s cafeteria.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
As if the price volatility and fears about AI weren’t enough, the activist campaign underlines one downside of an IPO.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
As if to underscore the narrowness of the margin, the ship on which Ms. Wisse escaped Europe was torpedoed on its way back.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
As if he understood perfectly, Bo slunk over to my side, silent as a mouse.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
