give the appearance

Example Sentences

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The federation pressed for a reversal of "non-attendance policies" for incidents and warned that a shift towards non-custodial sentences, even for violent offenders, could give the appearance that there was "no meaningful deterrent".

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

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

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

She has black hair, moon-pale skin, and eyes so large they give the appearance of a doll, the kind that never blinks.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin