as if
Example Sentences
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For a short time in the summer of 2023, it seemed as if Haim's under-20 side might offer a watershed moment of unity and co-existence.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
When they reconnect, it’s as if for a brief moment all the hopes of their youth are returned to them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
It’s not as if they were short on time; the 2026 telecast ended five minutes early, and only because “Brothers” stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson stalled to reduce the 10-minute gap.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
So while it may seem as if stock prices have been immune to the rise in Treasury rates, they haven’t.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
I stand up as if a bolt of lightning has struck me.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
