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
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
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
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
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
