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The scenario: By fall 2013, a handful of operations such as Coastal, Eyefly and FramesDirect had aped Warby Parker’s model, offering similar deals such as two-for-one and free shipping.

From Washington Post • Feb. 21, 2014

But what delays? 'mid wounds above   Dim buoys give hint of death below— Sea-ambuscades, where evil art had aped     Hecla that hides in snow.

From Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War by Melville, Herman

He had sneered at young Gaston de Gandelu, and called him an ape; but he had aped the ape.

From Caught in the Net by Gaboriau, Émile

She had had that real wildness which her husband had aped, for she was a true romantic.

From The Judge by West, Rebecca

He was sorry for the poor little maid who had aped the ways of the grown-up.

From The Children of Wilton Chase by Meade, L. T.