appearance

Example Sentences

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He is described as a man who had “poked his chin up sideways, carrying his nose with that aforesaid appearance of ‘sniff,’ as though despising an egg which he knew he could not digest.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Some players moved clubs during the season and others moved from one academy to another before making a senior appearance, the most notable example being Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea to Liverpool.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Presidents have historically stayed away from Supreme Court proceedings to avoid the appearance of interference with the judicial branch.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Now he won’t even make an appearance, let alone play.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

In fact, most of the audience seemed to think the sudden appearance onstage of three howling children was part of the show.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood