perceived
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And yet, these apex predators were hunted to extinction in England and Wales because of their perceived threat to livestock and grouse.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
County officials want the state attorney general to wade into the complex investigation to avoid any perceived conflict of interest.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
The group grew large, and even though resources were abundant, the chimps may have perceived increased competition for food and mates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
It is aggressive speculation intended to profit from chaos, perceived mispricing, and two critical assumptions:
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Emma listened, and looked, and soon perceived that Frank Churchill’s state might be best defined by the expressive phrase of being out of humour.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
Vocabulary lists containing perceived
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