perceive

Example Sentences

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However, some parents remain concerned with a perceived rush to repopulate the campus.

From Los Angeles Times

Water drawn directly from protected municipal wells had the lowest contamination levels, even though residents ranked these sources lower in perceived safety.

From Science Daily

In 2021, researchers concluded that a laugh track “may socially facilitate viewers’ responses and succeed in increasing the perceived humor and enjoyability of a television comedic sitcom.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Tucker was asked about his perceived casual playing style, which he acknowledged is a reputation that’s lingered because of “a little bit of my demeanor.”

From Los Angeles Times

The pandemic isn’t over but we can at least perceive its end; we’ve also long accepted the fact that we’re stupid and contagious, but also bored and antsy and hankering for excitement.

From Salon