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

Though no real details about the new film were revealed, references to it peppered the conversation as if it were very much on Spielberg’s mind — the film he was ostensibly there to promote.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

But no map is perfect, so on a snowy morning last month, I set out with my chief of staff and chief counsel to visit the six ostensibly unserved sites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

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

From Slate • Feb. 11, 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