as in seems
to give the impression of being
the law professor comes across as a bit of an ogre at first, but he's actually quite personable
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What has been called one of New York's deadliest roads seems to be getting even worse.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026 -
This is perhaps in part because the institution of Sundance is changing, as the potential for indie movies’ success seems less certain than ever.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Well, that feels like a great place to leave it.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Order Nanee’s polenta cakes with a hearty sauce that feels indulgent without being heavy; a seasonal gnocchi, currently with acorn squash and local mushrooms; or osso buco, perfect to share.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Analysts said the risk/reward in the bank stock looks better after the recent sell-off, with shares down over 7% year to date.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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At first glance, the message looks polished and uses official branding that signals credibility.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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But those sounds go a long way.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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Another veteran forward option that sounds decent on paper, between his ball-handling and play-making chops, his IQ and his reputation for being able to guard every frontcourt position.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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