as in seemed
to give the impression of being
the law professor comes across as a bit of an ogre at first, but he's actually quite personable
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The intentionally empty area around Sgr A*'s frame seemed to actually punctuate its conceptual and visual weight in a way its typical online backdrop of search bars and Google Chrome tabs never has for me.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
4 Jan. 2025 -
New look Milan overcome wasteful Juventus That wastefulness seemed to spark Milan into life, Theo Hernandez wasting a similarly simple chance to equalise, then Michele Di Gregorio needing a good save to deny Tijjani Reijnders.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Denver looked set to blemish the Chiefs’ undefeated campaign, until Wil Lutz’s 35-yarder was stuffed at the line.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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From the opening tip, Williamson looked explosive.—
William Guillory,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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The oversized jackets, available in black and ecru, are embellished with multiple boucle patches with high-density embroideries and felted patching artworks.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Feb. 2025
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Wednesday 🎨 Discover the art of needle felting at The Line Hotel from 6:30-8:30pm.—
Nicole Cobler,
Axios,
6 Jan. 2025
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