- present participle of appear.
appearing
Example Sentences
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The superintendent himself served as the master of ceremonies, with performers weaving around him, cameos by celebrities, and slide projections and film sequences appearing on cue to supplement his applause and laugh lines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
He will continue appearing on television on behalf of the White House, scowling at critics and assuring the public that the administration has never been more unified.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
During the 1990s, reports began appearing in the United States, initially in Taos, New Mexico and Kokomo, Indiana.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
However, a technical glitch resulted in most of the images appearing blurry, making them look like a "dream", Beydoun said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
She frowned, deep creases appearing on her forehead and around her mouth.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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