If there is a ~ of a particular condition or quality, it appears to exist, even though this may be a false impression. (FORMAL)
At least a ~ of normality has been restored to parts of the country...
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If there is a ~ of a particular condition or quality, it appears to exist, even though this may be a false impression. (FORMAL)
At least a ~ of normality has been restored to parts of the country...
N-UNCOUNT: N of n
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