perceived
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County officials want the state attorney general to wade into the complex investigation to avoid any perceived conflict of interest.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
A lifetime ban is a punishment worthy of the perceived crime, he still believes.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
"Many athletes are raised with the idea that they must always be strong and they don't want to be perceived otherwise."
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Black wants those people who are now feeling the “fire in their bones” at the perceived widespread injustice being inflicted on the most vulnerable Americans to take a deep breath.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
As a black woman, too, I knew I’d be criticized if I was perceived as being showy and high end, and I’d be criticized also if I was too casual.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing perceived
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