make an appearance
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"At the very least, I wanted to come down, lay a candle... to make an appearance," said the 25-year-old, who studies fashion.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
“They are offering a much-reduced role where I would make an appearance but without being actually involved from the start, and I’m not thrilled about that.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Nevertheless, for reasons still not understood, four hours later Eatherly did make an appearance at the courthouse.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
Scott was selected in his first England squad last November and was then called into Thomas Tuchel's extended pre-World Cup training camp in Florida but is yet make an appearance at senior international level.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Laughing, Harry turned to contemplate the blank wall behind which, he was sure, Draco Malfoy was now standing frozen, aware that someone unwelcome was out there, but not daring to make an appearance.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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