make an appearance
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The Duchess of Sussex will make an appearance as a guest judge on a new season of hit Australian television show MasterChef Australia.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
And all eyes are on whether Kim's daughter, Ju Ae, will make an appearance.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
Football powerhouse Italy will make an appearance at a cricket World Cup for the first time, and will kick off against the Scots in Kolkata on Monday.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
And moments after the family talks about the haunted house’s retirement, for instance, they also speak excitedly of the Krampus figure they purchased that will make an appearance this Christmas season.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 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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