act as though
Example Sentences
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In patients that go on to develop CRS, Tewari explains that while there is "no bacteria, per se," the neutrophils are confused and act as though there's an invader.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 3, 2024
“In quantum physics, we can have quantum objects that can be in superposition of different states, for instance, an atom can in some respects act as though it were simultaneously in multiple locations.”
From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2024
Tried to act as though they cared how the court is viewed in the eyes of the country?
From Slate ● Jun. 21, 2023
“I can’t understand how the school system seems to think that we ought to act as though we are the parent.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2023
Madam Malkin dithered for a moment on the spot, then seemed to decide to act as though nothing was happening in the hope that it wouldn’t.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
