appear to be

Example Sentences

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Expected business conditions over the next five years surged 16% as consumers’ worries over long-term consequences of the Iran conflict appear to be easing, said Joanne Hsu, the survey’s director.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Hundreds of ships still appear to be waiting in the Gulf.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

And in many places, they appear to be thriving.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

The gas and dust throughout the galaxy appear to be heated primarily by vigorous star formation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

Images of his work are all over social media, and he has an online shop full of prints that appear to be incredibly popular.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman