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appearance

[uh-peer-uhns] / əˈpɪər əns /




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Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan began a day of testimony before House and Senate panels that control federal spending, the first such appearance by sitting members of the nation's top court since 2019.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

Her next court appearance will be on Tuesday in Lancaster, according to prosecutors.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

It would have been the South Carolina senator’s 64th appearance on the broadcast.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

What to watch out for: This will be England's second World Cup semi-final since 2018, but defending champions Argentina stand in the Three Lions' way of a first appearance in the final in 60 years.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Clearly, none of these noble specimens was likely to make an appearance at the nursery window.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

He was sent out on loan to Hamburg shortly after arriving at Spurs and made 30 appearances for the German club last season, scoring six goals in the Bundesliga.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Yamal had racked up 24 goals and 17 assists in his 45 appearances for Barcelona last season.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

So far, he said, Xi has played along with that lesson—giving Putin room, maintaining the appearances of equality in public, even as the underlying reality has shifted decisively in China’s favor.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

He is expected to make posthumous appearances in Godzilla x Kong: Supernova and The Last Resort in 2027.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

This hinted—more than hinted—at closer relationships between animals than their external appearances might suggest.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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