appear
verb (used without object)
to come into sight; become visible.
was appearing
-
past progressiveof appear.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The Australian film and stage actor and producer was appearing at London's National Theatre in Electra/Persona.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Around the time he was appearing in “Amadeus” on Broadway, Curry hosted the Dec. 5, 1981, episode.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Solomon on Thursday and Friday was appearing in the PGA Tour’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, a tournament that pairs professional golfers with amateurs at the famed California course.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 14, 2026
He was appearing in front of senior MPs on parliament's Liaison Committee at the time and it is true that he uttered those words with a smile.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2025
A second figure was appearing over the top of the fence.
From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
