was appearing
- past progressive of appear.
Example Sentences
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He was appearing on ESPN’s “NFL Live” on Monday when he learned that he was out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The cubs' father, Nakal, who joined the park in July 2025, was appearing to miss Tipah's company since becoming a father and spending time apart during the early weeks, they added.
From BBC ● May 19, 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
Fernandez, playing with heavy strapping on her right thigh, cruised to the first set against her 18-year-old opponent, who is ranked 78 in the world and was appearing in her first WTA final.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2025
He was appearing on the broadcasts almost nightly because of the boycotts.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
