seen
Americanverb
verb
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Vocelle finds criticism that cat dads are seen as feminine, neurotic or less desirable as a relatively modern and unfounded affliction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
He was seen as a loyalist, especially after China's state-run banks helped rescue his family business during a global slump in the mid-1980s.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Related: As a nurse, I’ve seen people use their power of attorney to take advantage of their parents.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
But Germany’s economy grew last year for the first time since 2022, and a revival in industry is seen by economists as key to getting a recovery back on track.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
These cases are not common, but the Damasios have seen a dozen patients with many of the same symptoms as Phineas.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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