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apparent

[uh-pair-uhnt, uh-par-] / əˈpɛər ənt, əˈpær- /




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When these notions are proven wrong, public discontent becomes apparent.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Moreno-Gama was the apparent author of the document, described as a “three-part series,” the court filing said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

One video featured on the Instagram channel included a caption that read "64 & counting" -- an apparent reference to the number of years since the Rolling Stones were founded.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

When I point out this apparent correlation to Panella, he tells me he sees it all the time.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

The more I listened to Bunny, however, the more apparent it became that there was no affected laughter, no anxiety to please.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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