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come off (as)

verb

Definition of come off (as)

as in to seem

to give the impression of being she is an intelligent debater, but she can sometimes come off as arrogant

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In recent weeks, Warsh’s and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s approaches to recent market moves increasingly seem to be at odds with each other.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
Its reinvention has been a remarkable one, and for now, investors seem to be embracing the new direction.

— Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of seem

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The most impressive trick Paranormal Activity pulls off is making an entire theater — devotees and newcomers alike — afraid to look away, and giving them one hell of a good time while doing it.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Outdoor plans look great as most areas will stay dry, so keep the umbrellas at home.

— Bill Kelly, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of look

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Still, there’s something about going back to basics at the dawn of a new season that feels especially right.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
The Bengals cut the roster down to 53 players on Sunday and there weren’t many surprises in a year where continuity and depth made only a few spots truly feel open to unseating the placeholder.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of feel

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Acoustic recordings can help scientists detect the presence of bats, but Walker cautions that bat calls from different species may sound the same.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Place a piece of aluminum foil over each loaf and bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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