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

So it makes sense to scour for opportunities in areas that have charts that do not look as if they’re at nosebleed levels.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 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

Norris took his maiden win that weekend, and later three further victories as it began to look as if he could challenge for the title.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

By the second week, everyone knew perfectly well what was going on, yet everyone tried to look as if they were stone-blind to the changes in Jo’s face.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott