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perceived

[per-seevd] / pərˈsivd /


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This can last for years, even decades, and despite hopeful moments of decency and respite from perceived indifference, bad actors will show you who they are time and again, if you let them.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

Although his association with “Star Trek” and Picard came to define how people perceived him, Stewart’s merry attitude about his claim to fame let us appreciate his range.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

This was perceived as a dig against Eduardo, mockingly nicknamed "little banana."

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

But in China, any perceived disrespect of Mao immediately rose to a matter of national concern.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

And though that would be perceived as Kevin’s doing, I could be made to suffer for it.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler


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