perceive
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People pay a premium for iPhones because they perceive value in the tight coupling of hardware, software and apps inside Apple’s ecosystem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
While others with hearing disorders can perceive certain low-frequency vibrations as sound, for Pride almost everything is completely inaudible without powerful hearing aids.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
The pressure of the occasion, the scrutiny he will face, the deftness with which he handles questions, the attacks, the barbs, the asides, will all be key to how the public perceive him.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
But what some perceive as a negative makes the Green Lantern legend appealing to others, especially those driven to ascend through ambition and hard work.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
He can perceive, if he bends his will thither, much of what is passing in the minds of men, even of those that dwell far off.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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Tinnitus, often described as ringing in the ears, occurs when someone perceives a sound inside the ear or head even though no external source is producing it.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
That index, which the Fed perceives to be more representative, stood at 4.1% in May, far above the Fed’s 2% target.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Now, though, he perceives bitcoin is “potentially on the verge of breaking out of this range to the upside and breaking the bear trend.”
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 16, 2026
“The minute I make that phone call or anybody perceives that Authentic could control the newsroom, forget it, game over,” Dienst said, referencing Bhargava.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2026
Maybe Eric perceives Four as a potential threat to his position.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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The live-action rights to Resident Evil are owned by German production company Constantin Film - a fact fans have blamed for the perceived low quality of previous adaptations.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
The dark chocolate aroma therefore appeared to reduce appetite mainly by decreasing hunger and increasing perceived fullness.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
And even then loud environmental vibrations such as a low-flying airplane or a heavy truck passing are no more than faintly perceived.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
“The perceived unique feature of FSD is the significant focal point now in their auto business,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
And yet, I perceived that the young 24-06, denied most materials for expression, daubed pictures upon his master’s shoes.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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This is, in many ways, a perfect example of lateral thinking in action: Two intelligent groups looking at exactly the same situation and perceiving entirely different realities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
That’s not quite how others are perceiving this “symbol.”
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
"Since dietary decisions are strongly influenced by reward assessment and physical state, targeted breath regulation could also play a role in consciously perceiving and more effectively managing eating behavior," Park summarizes for future research activities.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
"As adults, we overthink: 'How am I coming across? How's everyone perceiving me?'," she says.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
Men turned back to their drink and their talk, perceiving that their captain had had some jest or other with the little guests, and that it was over.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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