as though
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Tipp said it now looks as though the economy could have supported a higher fed-funds rate some time ago.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
And at times, it felt as though this one might get away from him too.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
For so long, it looked as though Robinson would never play for England again, certainly under this regime.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
It was as though the Trojans have grown accustomed to making themselves at home on the road in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
I cannot keep living divided this way, I cannot keep feeling as though I am still in that switchboard room, still in that switchboard room with Luc.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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