give the appearance
Example Sentences
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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
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
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
