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appear

[uh-peer] / əˈpɪər /


VERB
be obvious, clear
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The new model does appear to be more powerful than previous generations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Of course, like everyone, there will be the chance to simply enjoy the spectacle and take in the stories that appear out of every twist of the five-week tournament.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

And they appear to be much needed right now, given the voracious response from the public.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

They appear to have solved one problem only to create another, and now they want another $160 to come back.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

I snap the book shut and as if on cue, several cuckoos appear from intricately carved wooden clocks, announcing the hour half past.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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