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perception

[per-sep-shuhn] / pərˈsɛp ʃən /


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The layoffs also lend credence to a growing public perception that AI isn’t a panacea but a job killer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

"But perhaps what's interesting is the reaction of some other states, such as South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, reacting to the threat perception," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

So it did a lot for my perception of everything, more than just hip-hop.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

"The myth that golf is exclusive or inaccessible is not the reality on the ground," he argues, though he notes barriers still exist - including cost and perception.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

From the way he dressed and the money he gave Myrta, he certainly seemed like a man on the rise, and this perception went a long way to ease the concerns of Myrta’s parents.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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