act as though
Example Sentences
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They are walking and talking sketches of people who look like real women but act as though they’ve been dropped into their bodies just this morning.
From Salon • Jul. 15, 2025
In patients that go on to develop CRS, Tewari explains that while there is "no bacteria, per se," the neutrophils are confused and act as though there's an invader.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2024
Tried to act as though they cared how the court is viewed in the eyes of the country?
From Slate • Jun. 21, 2023
“I can’t understand how the school system seems to think that we ought to act as though we are the parent.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2023
They act as though by being silent about them, problems will just disappear.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
