- present participle of appear.
Example Sentences
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Appearing before the public accounts committee that same month, Capita bosses apologised for the problems and promised to resolve urgent and sensitive cases by the end of March.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Appearing on Fox40 News last year, Becerra likened the criminal case to being “married for 20 years” and “all of a sudden you find out that your spouse has been cheating.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Appearing in a blue jumpsuit Monday, Allen gave brief responses—“I do,” “yes, your honor”—to routine questions during his initial court appearance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Appearing in Congress on Wednesday, Lutnick defended Washington's tough rhetoric and said "Canada's economy leans on the incredible 30 trillion dollar economy of America."
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
Appearing on the platform distracted Sam for a moment, and Elliot managed to pull himself free from the headlock Sam had him in to come stand by me.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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