perceive
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Early on, Tony delivers a lecture on human consciousness, comparing the “spotlight consciousness” of most adults—perception defined by a succession of quick, focused moments—to the ways babies perceive the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
JPMorgan has advised employees to “limit your participation in prediction markets involving JPMorgan Chase” as “others could perceive this as a misuse of information,” according to a copy of the guidance viewed by Barron’s.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Key details: The survey of consumer confidence takes its cues largely from how Americans perceive the job market.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
However, this decline may not fully match what people perceive on the ground, since the satellite detects light differently than the human eye.
From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026
“I’m not anxious to avoid a host of dangers and temptations. My sole ambition must be to perceive things clearly and calmly.”
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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