as though
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After all, it is not as though one of his referees was refused entry to the United States.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
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
“It felt as though it wouldn’t happen. It was impossible given the magnitude of the disaster,” Luna, now 46, recalls in Spanish during a recent video interview.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
If I skip brushing my hair and finding anything to eat—not difficult, as my stomach feels as though it would reject food anyway—I might be only a few minutes late to work.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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