look as if
Example Sentences
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They didn’t do that because they wanted to have the trappings and the veneer of making it look as if it were a real federal case.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
The judge asked so many questions about the machine’s functions that Friedman grew concerned it would look as if he were testifying on his client’s behalf.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
The problem is that managements’ forecasts for profits were slightly disappointing, making it look as if the returns on those investments would be too low.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
On first glance, it could look as if BTS's hiatus has diminished interest in the group.
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026
Across from me, Angie toyed with her food, dispersing it over her plate so that it would look as if she’d eaten it.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
