ostensibly

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Many complained the model was blocking them from discussing ostensibly benign topics like mathematics, biology and chemistry—or even analyzing Fable’s own publicly released system information.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Another radical departure from precedent was the participation of Arthur Burns, the chair of the ostensibly independent Federal Reserve, in the crafting of Nixon’s shock therapy program.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

During the McCarthy era, overreaching laws, surveillance, and public and private sector reprisals ostensibly targeted alleged communists.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

The pop star, coming off the massive success of her “Future Nostalgia” album, made an appearance to ostensibly plug her tour, lifestyle newsletter and book podcast, but viewers were treated to something more philosophical instead.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Later, he would tell me that he was hearing from some Muslims who were still ostensibly Elijah Muhammad’s followers.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey