ostensibly

Example Sentences

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International law permits attacks on energy plants and other ostensibly civilian targets only if determined that they primarily support military activity.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

However, the Canadian hockey series’ ostensibly novel trail has already been paved by sapphic television shows, many of which were slashed after one or two seasons by major streaming services.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

This ostensibly allows many users to avoid ID checks, but raises even more privacy concerns.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026

Beyond raising money and exciting investors, the merger will ostensibly allow Musk to build a really big AI moat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

The marchers were ostensibly protesting the School Board’s recent decision not to take part in a federally funded jobs program, the Neighborhood Youth Corps.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson