And despite this apparent popularity, critical reactions to the work have often been unfavourable.

Even more strange is the apparent popularity of the three films.

Despite her positive reputation there was a disparity between Spencer's apparent popularity and her financial success.

The song was never released as a single, despite its apparent popularity amongst fans and critics alike.

Rachel laughed but was secretly pleased at her apparent popularity.

Despite the apparent popularity of the show, respondents who are aware of the show felt:

Various explanations have been advanced for major league baseball's apparent declining popularity at a time it has been setting regular-attendance records.

She added that the apparent popularity of the bars may be part of the male backlash against social, economic and political gains made by women.

Being connected to the relatively popular Doge might have been one of the causes for his own apparent initial popularity.

Or were you influenced by its apparent popularity at retail?