superficially
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While that approach is direct and at least superficially logical, it’s not optimal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
The familiar tree of life has therefore been rewritten to express this, with organisms that seem quite different revealed as having more similar genomes than superficially closer-seeming relatives.
From Salon ● May 15, 2025
The analysis confirms what those of us who grew up on the superficially quiet Palos Verdes Peninsula have always known: It’s only a matter of time until the turbulent hillside crumbles into the ocean.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2025
The statement said the the property "appeared to have been searched superficially" and cash was found in the couple's bedroom.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2025
Most teachers are also concerned regarding which cultures to include, and if they include too many, that they will be covering the content very superficially.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
