Phrases Expressing Opinions on News or Events

It appears that...

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Meaning

Expressing an observation.

Examples

  • John: The project is running behind schedule.
  • Alice: Yes, <b>it appears that</b> we underestimated the workload.
  • John: We need to address this immediately.
  • Alice: Agreed. <b>It appears that</b> we need to prioritize tasks more effectively.