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be of the opinion





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Lively is also said to be of the opinion that she would have greater career opportunities overseas, having seen her reputation somewhat hampered by the ongoing legal saga.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026

Trust is at rock bottom, and many seem to be of the opinion that systems need to be shaken up if not torn up entirely.

From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026

Overall, people seemed to be of the opinion that GQ achieved a stunning feat by managing to make Pitt — someone who is famous for looking good — look anything but.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2022

The city seems to be of the opinion that the truth doesn’t matter.

From Time ● Jul. 4, 2015

“I believe,” concluded Scott, “if Congress should at any time be of the opinion that a state of slavery was a quality inadmissible in America, they would not be barred...of prohibiting this baneful quality.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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