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
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
The world's oldest football has travelled from Stirling to Florida to make an appearance at Scotland's crunch World Cup match against Brazil.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Trump, 80, is yet to attend a game at the World Cup, but may still make an appearance before the final on 19 July at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
It seemed to tax all of Mrs. Wigginbottom’s strength to make an appearance up here on the third floor of her boardinghouse.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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