as in seeming
to give the impression of being
she is an intelligent debater, but she can sometimes come off as arrogant
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After Monday's practice, the Patriots social media team shared a photo and videos from the session, seeming to show Maye throwing a deep ball.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026 -
The film’s director and lead actor, Christopher Guest, had shown her scenes of their co-stars already seeming comfortable in their heavily improvised roles.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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Investigators are looking into every aspect of the case, including how Van Rootselaar got the guns despite her struggles with mental health.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Goldschmidt, 38 and still looking for a World Series ring, agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract with the Yankees last Friday, just days before pitchers and catchers officially reported to Tampa.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Well, at least there’s a Super Bowl ad that addresses the frustration many may be feeling, courtesy of the company that provides pills for hair loss, weight loss and libido loss.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Glenn was thrilled for the work her teammates put in and honest about not physically feeling well Sunday night.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Environmentalists are sounding the alarm on the potential harm of a precious metals mine that could be built on the doorstep of Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The acoustics of the concert hall, in particular, were lousy, though they have been addressed through renovations over the years (and the smaller halls are said to be much better sounding).—
Christopher Robbins,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Coming off (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20off%20%28as%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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