as though

The 82-year-old said he accepts the findings of a genealogist with the organisation but writes in the essay: "I feel as though I've been ripped in half."

When communicating with the scammers, Jane felt as though she was building a "romantic relationship" with the Aquaman star, speaking daily via the accounts.

Without HSL, it would be reasonable to expect fat to build up, as though the body had lost access to its energy supply.

So, when Gustav reveals that he’s written a new film for Nora to star in, the invitation feels sudden, as though it may have strings attached.

And yet, there is his daughter, vividly reflected in his art, as though the two had been close forever.