Sentence examples for while ostensibly from inspiring English sources

It is housed in the Treasury Department, while ostensibly being independent of it.

But the grin he wears while ostensibly groaning about his workload is the giveaway.

While ostensibly forthright and harsh, however, Sir Robert's ultimate verdict was also nuanced.

Workers have also been caught sleeping or reading books while ostensibly operating passenger trains.

He ended episode four spitting at the crucifix in church while ostensibly praying alone.

But the white paper, while ostensibly aimed at making China's military development more transparent, did not discuss the carrier project.

While ostensibly unrelated to the other issues, that penalty — which would be unprecedented for an E.U. country — further heightened tensions.

While ostensibly about morality, the campaign is seen by many liberals and minorities as a broader push to Islamize Indonesia.

It wasn't quite Dan Aykroyd and Jane Curtin tossing insults at each other while ostensibly debating a serious political issue.

While ostensibly set up as a sacrificial lamb, Maria is simply a headstrong girl with limited options.

While ostensibly for the staff, it also had a "Don't get any bright ideas" effect on the guests.