seem like

Example Sentences

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I saw “Grangeville” last year in New York and wondered if Hunter had painted himself into a corner, dramaturgically speaking, in prolifically turning out plays that can seem like claustrophobic scene studies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

For anyone who has watched ocean waves or fast moving water, turbulence can seem like pure chaos.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Having five figures sitting in a high-yield savings account may seem like a loss compared to investing that money, especially for young people who have decades for their investments to compound.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

"That may not seem like much, but it changes everything. The major retailers weren't ready and are still selling Spanish apricots when they should have switched over to French ones," he said.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

“I want you to be safe. I know it doesn’t seem like that right now, but it’s true.”

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste