make an appearance
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French DJ and producer David Guetta returns to the desert in Indio, and David Byrne, the legendary co-founder of Talking Heads, will make an appearance.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Now he won’t even make an appearance, let alone play.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Many of the Renaissance’s boldface names make an appearance here.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
"The suction boots which appear in his first book, The Gremlins, and his last book, Billy and the Minpins, also make an appearance when Sean Connery's Bond is descending into Blofeld's volcano lair," he said.
From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025
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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