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What is Macbeth seeing when he says, "I see thee yet, in form as palpable / As this which I draw"?

palpable

[pal-puh-buhl] / ˈpæl pə bəl /




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Polling stations were packed, and enthusiasm was palpable.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

But the possibility of larger economic costs are become more palpable.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

But it’s their palpable trust in one another that’s staggering.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

For four-time Grand Slam singles champion Sabalenka, the disappointment was palpable.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

In short, Jefferson must choose between his affection for Adams, which was palpable and widely known, and his leadership of the Republican party.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis


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