as though
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As though rich people don’t know how to activate the block feature on their phones, and as though bugging them is the way to get them to do what you want.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
As though his jury of peers — whom he likely considered hapless rubes — would surely agree that putting a “personal friend” of Oprah’s in prison was unthinkable.
From Salon • Sep. 14, 2024
As though this court appearance was being squeezed in, obligingly, between other appointments.
From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2023
As though we’re not already aware of that fact.
From Slate • Mar. 6, 2023
As though she read Koffi’s mind, Adiah started to pull away, but Koffi tightened her grip.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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