give the appearance
Example Sentences
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Imported-goods stores put goods on the front edge of shelves to give the appearance of being fully stocked.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2023
As an actor, or even as a mom, do you understand that impulse to give the appearance that everything is fine?
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2023
At 2-0, this didn't give the appearance of one of those sticky matches, but it was.
From BBC • Dec. 21, 2022
When they sprout up — almost like magic — the mushrooms may give the appearance of "presents," similar to the gift boxes we now associate with Christmas.
From Salon • Dec. 15, 2022
She went to sit on the diving board and tried to give the appearance of relaxing, but her tone was strained.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
