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The high stakes and the wall-to-wall television advertisements notwithstanding, the race has never really caught fire, and the public has seemed decidely unenthusiastic -- even if the vote could have national implications.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Trump, in his own way, has seemed to nod at this dynamic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

For months, it has seemed inevitable that the Philadelphia Eagles would trade star receiver A.J.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

After all, the Reds have done it before when all has seemed lost in Europe.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Of all the institutions in their lives, only the Catholic Church has seemed aware of the fact that my mother and father are thinkers—persons aware of the experience of their lives.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez