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apparent

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




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But she used it in an apparent effort to convince our reporter not to delay with his own application.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

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

That she is still journeying somewhere is apparent, for Mrs. Harker’s hypnotic report at sunrise was still the same.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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