give the appearance
Example Sentences
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The mural features swathes of green paint on a residential building behind a nearby tree to give the appearance of leaves.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 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
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
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
