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Unfortunately, that has also been undermined by a massive flop of a debut that doesn’t appear like it will go anywhere—in spite of the media tour that preceded it.

From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026

Or did these testers have specific information that made them appear like Marley’s ghost at an hour outside the traditional testing window of 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

What they really mean is they want to appear like a group of people who know what they're doing, and will make a meaningful improvement to your life.

From BBC ● May 9, 2026

Border Patrol appear like ghosts in the desert.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2026

In the gloom of dawn they appear like fantasmas, phantoms, and wait—in parking lots, on street corners—looking their best, hoping for work from people who drive by.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads




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