come across (as)

as in to seem
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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  • Nothing seems as appealing as my soft and stretchy pajama bottoms — but maybe, just maybe, Scarlett Johansson’s mega-voluminous pants are the exception.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
  • And the shareholders’ dispute, for now, doesn’t seem to bode well for increasing the player payroll.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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  • However, Girma’s deal feels different and bigger than all of those, as the key to the USWNT defense signed a long-term deal with Chelsea, signaling a new level of ambition.
    Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Boston was among those rattled, with residents form Beacon Hill to Roslindale feeling the shake, Axios Boston reported.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
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  • Hamas has denied the allegations, accusing Israel's prime minister of looking for excuses to back out of the deal.
    Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Her jeans elevated the entire outfit, turning her loungewear look into a polished getup without sacrificing comfort.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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  • The National Weather Service is sounding the alarm about the potential for a winter storm in the Deep South this week.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Playing Caribbean sounds with Jamaica’s pioneering Studio One record label by the age of 14, Alexander later migrated to the U.S., sharpened his musical skills, and became a global jazz star.
    Jared Mccallister, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
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