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in a way that is based on appearances or perception
- She was ostensibly studying in the library, but her constant phone conversations suggested otherwise.
- The company's decision to cut costs ostensibly focused on improving efficiency, but layoffs followed soon after.
- The political leaders met ostensibly to discuss peace, yet tensions continued to escalate.
- The new policy was ostensibly implemented to streamline processes, but it generated confusion among employees.
- The charity event was ostensibly organized to support a local cause, but some suspected hidden motives.
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