appear to be
Example Sentences
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The child accounts appear to be a first step in the direction of more widespread age verification processes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
“It appears Nithya will be in the runoff. Pratt doesn’t appear to be growing much more.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Airlines expect to carry more passengers this year but earn only half as much profit as in 2025, as high fuel prices don't appear to be fully deterring travel, according to projections published Sunday.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
The two planets will appear to be about the same distance in the sky as the width of your little finger held out at arm's length.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Through the telescope we appear to be only a few feet away.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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