superficial
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What we may not have realized—us non-historians—is how superficial some of our education has been.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Despite largely negative reviews from critics who called the film superficial, audiences flocked to the uplifting take on Jackson’s early career packed with classic songs like “Bad” and “Thriller.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
On a very superficial level, yes, it's true that James Hunt had more total control of his car 50 years ago than Lando Norris does now.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
The video includes photos of superficial scratches on the vehicle’s expensive leather seats and door panel.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
He’s known to be quiet and refined, and he seemed, from our superficial acquaintance with him, to be nice.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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