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palpable

[pal-puh-buhl] / ˈpæl pə bəl /




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“The lower end of the Vegas market has probably been the most palpable place where we’ve seen the impact of potential consumer weakness,” Fey said.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

The excitement was palpable Sunday, opening day for David Geffen Galleries, LACMA’s new $724-million building that’s been sparking debate since its inception.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

The unease and sense of limbo is palpable on Moerdijk's streets.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

On Wednesday, there was a palpable sense of relief in Dubai, Doha and Kuwait that these Gulf cities avoided potentially catastrophic Iranian retaliatory strikes on their own power plants and water desalination facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“How?” the emperor said, the excitement palpable in his voice.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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