as though

Example Sentences

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Yet O’Connor condemned RIH’s move as an underhanded gambit to “circumvent” his authority, as though he alone had a claim to litigate this dispute and McElroy was an impudent interloper.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Though they had fought hard in the opening game of the Western Conference finals, it looked as though they were about to come up just short.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Standing in front of the post office in Alhambra, the 52-year-old paddled her arms as though to keep from sinking.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

For now, they remain hopeful of succeeding in their survival fight, even if it looks from the outside as though it is an impossible task.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Then, as though we’d choreographed it, we both lunged for the letter.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin