give the appearance

Example Sentences

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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

I know the president likes to give the appearance of having the stamina, but he's 80, so how long can he really go?

From BBC • Sep. 2, 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

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