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appear to be

VERB
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STRONGEST
be real
WEAK


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“The decline does not appear to be the product of a formal government conservation campaign,” she added.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

At this moment, as the infrastructure build-out to support generative artificial intelligence is in full swing, emerging markets include some very important players, and some of them appear to be well-priced.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

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

And for months no other country even considered a challenge, making the United Bid’s selection appear to be more a coronation than a vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

It made me appear to be something I’m not.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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