perception
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Under Slot, there was a perception that Liverpool had too many days off - a complaint the club deemed unfair.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Maybe their perception of it could be even more accurate, unburdened by distorted memories for an inherently objective historical account.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
"Matryoshka's impact is driven more by public perception than by its ability to persuade audiences online. It's a perception hack."
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
They should not, however, be expected to carry over this nuanced perception of racism in other settings.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
When I finished, people applauded and applauded, and I felt a powerful blast of relief, knowing that maybe I’d done something, finally, to change people’s perception of me.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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Vocabulary lists containing perception
Vocabulary from the Introduction to "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
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"Animal Wisdom" and "The Last Wolf," Vocabulary from the poems
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Content Summary G.2: Regionalization
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