as though
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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
Initially, it appeared as though two galaxies might be merging, or that a single galaxy was split by a dark band of dust.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
That slow-motion-in-real-time three-pointer by Ashlon Jackson that rolled around and around the rim as though the basketball gods needed just a little more time to determine UCLA’s opponent Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026
He was surprised by how young, inexperienced employees sold million-dollar deals to Fortune 100 companies as though it were no big thing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
“It’s safe,” Regan said as though she was reading my mind.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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