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It sounded to Jackson as though the trial court was cutting counsel off, perhaps mistakenly saying the work had already been done.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
He shook his head as though he were running through a mental inventory.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
But it divided opinion, with some saying the mechanism made keyboards less easy to type on, making it feel as though Apple was "prioritising thinness over durability", said Pickerell.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
She has a ring on a chain around her neck that she absentmindedly pulls, almost as though she’s got herself on a leash.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
When I pointed this out to Father, he was as delighted as though I had made a profound discovery.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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