give the appearance
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Reasons for the fake posts included wanting to give the appearance that a company was growing, and collecting resumes for later.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Its structure even resembles a pointed hat and its top windows give the appearance of eyes watching over all who enter.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2024
Fearfully sticking to rules may give the appearance of avoiding problems but only ends up hurting the service that the Vatican Curia is called to give the church, he said.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 21, 2023
This enabled me to give the appearance of someone who had lost his wife and was singing her favorite song.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2023
I can’t tell if he’s trying to give the appearance of patience and failing miserably or is blatantly trying to make me leave.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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