come across (as)

as in to seem
to give the impression of being the law professor comes across as a bit of an ogre at first, but he's actually quite personable

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Verb
  • And the shareholders’ dispute, for now, doesn’t seem to bode well for increasing the player payroll.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Identities are swapped, bodies are dropped and everything seems out of whack.
    Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • For an internal processor that can feel like a burden.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
  • This frustration is echoed by employees across industries who feel their efforts are undervalued or misaligned with their personal priorities.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Hamas has denied the allegations, accusing Israel's prime minister of looking for excuses to back out of the deal.
    Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
  • For the teams looking at signing Klingberg, there is very little risk associated with extending him a contract now.
    Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Playing Caribbean sounds with Jamaica’s pioneering Studio One record label by the age of 14, Alexander later migrated to the U.S., sharpened his musical skills, and became a global jazz star.
    Jared Mccallister, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The National Weather Service is sounding the alarm about the potential for a winter storm in the Deep South this week.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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