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perceived

[per-seevd] / pərˈsivd /


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Others labelled the perceived lack of justice a "disgrace" and said they felt ashamed of the prestigious university, which has defended its handling of the case.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Contributing to that assessment, he claimed, is a perceived inability or unwillingness to effectively fight certain types of crime.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

“Oftentimes the perceived risks overwhelm the actual risks.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

She said she and her daughter got into a habit of texting to schedule a call, which “created some perceived hurdles to keeping in touch.”

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026

It either acted, or chose not to act on, the countless things it perceived.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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