Example Sentences

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Earlier in the same interview, Aniston discussed how she felt Hollywood has perceived her over the years, noting she would like to be part of some filmmakers' "clubs."

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2021

I’ve long been a critic of ornate tasting notes, those extravagant grocery lists of all the fruits, flowers and other aromas and flavors that a taster has perceived in a wine.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2021

“That Mattel has perceived there is a market for dolls emulating adventurous women scientists to which young girls can aspire is a great thing,” Nadkarni said.

From Washington Post • Jan. 17, 2020

He will do whatever he can to help his club to build on this weekend's achievement; regardless of how the outside world has perceived it.

From The Guardian • May 20, 2013

As soon as it has perceived and felt this distance, the natural inclination which it has to return to its source, and which has been, as it were, deadened by sin, is revived.

From Spiritual Torrents by Guyon, Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte