The program was formed to explore an idea that even twenty years ago would have seemed preposterous: that placebos-given deliberately-might be deployed in clinical practice.

Two days ago, his claims would have seemed preposterous.

It would have seemed preposterous, however, to consider the two events as connected.

Cassandra had not believed that what her aunt told her was true; it had seemed too preposterous.

A few years ago, such a contest would have seemed preposterous.

At first the idea had seemed preposterous to Penelope.

The idea that such a creature might be of value in the battle with the Shiva had seemed preposterous.

All of it would have seemed preposterous.

There'd been a time when the mere thought of a permanent personal servant had seemed preposterous and presumptuous.

A few years ago, teachers here said, the notion would have seemed preposterous.