Examples of 'not to seem' in a sentence

Meaning of "not to seem"

not to seem: This phrase is used to express a precaution or intention to avoid giving a particular impression or appearing in a certain way, often followed by an explanation or clarification

How to use "not to seem" in a sentence

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The trick is not to seem like they are.
People only claim to admire his stuff so as not to seem.
The pain decided not to seem to be heading.
Mary 's eyes turned toward her in spite of her intention not to seem to care.
But be careful not to seem like a stalker.
We are all so conditioned to be polite, not to seem crazy.
Our being together ought not to seem so outlandish a proposition.
Not to seem rude, but I was not actually talking to you.
I say trying not to seem intimidated.
Not to seem rude, but I wasrt actually talking to you.
Do when they wish not to seem to be going to do a thing.
Sofia and I look at each other but try not to seem bowled over.
I tried not to seem too eager.
Young man, take my position not to seem empty.
She tried not to seem to surprised but it was difficult.

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So I learned the Seoul dialect so as not to seem like country folk.
Try not to seem so shocked.
In fact, be careful not to seem too smart.
People try not to seem like they're shocked, but their effort shows in their faces.
And then we wait, so as not to seem too aggressive.
So as not to seem ignorant . People only claim to admire his stuff.
I was always really careful not to seem stuck up or vain or confident.
Not to seem dramatic, but I have never seen anything like it.
Maybe he was warned not to seem unhinged and angry.
Not to seem redundant, but is this going somewhere?
His resolve is not to seem the bravest, but to be.
Novelties are so attractive, and it is so hard not to seem highly advanced!
The idea is not to seem to be compassionate.
Never put yourself down, but be careful not to seem too egotistical.
Better not to seem impatient.
But do you have anything Russian? Not to seem ungrateful.
Trying not to seem suspicious.
God wants us to be, not to seem.
So as not to seem suspicious.
Governments around the world are careful not to seem to ignore workers ' rights.
So as not to seem pretentious.
So you've just given up even trying not to seem like a complete dick.
This is not to seem morbid, it is a fact.
Now, when we ask him, try not to seem too needy.
Not to seem unsympathetic, but that 's not a unique experience for you.
I did the same, just in order not to seem out of step with them.
Try not to seem so desperate, James.
No, ma'am . our being together ought not to seem so outlandish a proposition.
Try not to seem so shocked . Kowalski, please respond.
Of course, try not to seem forced.
Not to seem ungrateful, But why did you save us back there?
I would take great care not to seem as though you're punishing him.
Do not worry about looking stupid, Babylen . In fact, be careful not to seem too smart.
Just be careful not to seem too spammy or self-promotional.
Hejinmal took a deep breath, and then ─ careful not to seem too imposing ─ he spoke.

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