ostensible
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Ostensible purpose: to test the constitutionality of the school-closing law in state courts.
From Time Magazine Archive
Ostensible cause for the rejoicing: the appointment of 68-year-old Antonio Segni as Italy's new Premier.
From Time Magazine Archive
Ostensible purpose of Banker Pierson's jaunt was to clean up some details of the $20,000,000 Brazilian steel loan.
From Time Magazine Archive
Ostensible purpose of WDA, for which the La Follette-controlled legislature authorized annual grants, was to engage in "promotional and educational" work to foster municipal ownership and rural electrification.
From Time Magazine Archive
Ostensible Letter, dated Berlin, 13th May, and signed Friedrich Wilhelm; which the English may read for their comfort.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 07 by Carlyle, Thomas
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