make an appearance
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The brothers are expected to make an appearance at a Florida federal court early next week, according to a law-enforcement official.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his father, once again did not make an appearance.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
When she finally turned 14, Krug’s daughter, Ali, broke Municipal League barriers when she became the first woman to make an appearance as an All Star.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Like Cafu, striker Ronaldo was in the squad when Brazil won the World Cup in 1994 but, aged just 17, did not make an appearance.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
He smiles that sneery creeper smile, and Jus feels like his guts are about to make an appearance inside his boxer-briefs.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
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