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as in to show
to come into view
a police car appeared just as I ran a red light
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as in to begin
to come into existence
the benefits of the exercise program should appear almost immediately
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as in to arrive
to get to a destination
a friend who daily manages to appear at our door just as dinner is being served
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The drones appear to be significantly larger than those widely available to hobbyists.
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Alyce McFadden, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Citing media reports, both countries appear to have pulled advisers and equipment out of the country, Ali said.
—Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
Calcium and milk proteins also appear to regulate appetite and energy intake.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Photograph: Marli Miller/UCG; Getty Images This story originally appeared on Vox and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.
—Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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Alyce McFadden, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Citing media reports, both countries appear to have pulled advisers and equipment out of the country, Ali said.
—Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
Calcium and milk proteins also appear to regulate appetite and energy intake.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Photograph: Marli Miller/UCG; Getty Images This story originally appeared on Vox and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.
—Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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But the map shows that Americans living in the North and those at higher elevations are the most likely to see snow on Christmas morning.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The surprise rebel offensive that surged out of northwestern Idlib province last month showed the regime in Damascus to be hollow.David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Though snails may not seem the most luminous of creatures, snail essence has become a skin-care hero in recent years.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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No post-credits scene at all, which does seem sadly fitting for what is likely Sony’s last gasp at giving side Spidey characters like Venom and Morbius their own solo movies.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Heavy Responsibility of AI Use Institutional investors, regulators, and other stakeholders have begun paying more attention to how companies govern their AI strategies.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Someone with an overloaded brain can begin to dissociate from their lives and ultimately become removed from their ability to empathize with others, Cook said.Amanda Musa, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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There are so many more holiday doormats at Walmart that will arrive within a few days of shipping, so be sure to add these to your cart today to ensure a festive front porch this holiday season.Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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City had already started to turn the tide in derbies before Guardiola arrived, with at least four truly memorable victories under Roberto Mancini (6-1 away and 1-0 at home in 2011-12) and Manuel Pellegrini (4-1 at home, 3-0 away in 2013-14).Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Around the same time, Argentine prosecutors were building a larger case that would, unfolding over the next five years, expose the inner workings of the entire torture-and-murder apparatus at ESMA.Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Club officials had a plethora of permutations for how this winter would unfold, but had not committed to anything before gathering this week at the Winter Meetings.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Aside from making your spaces look visually exciting, these tools also provide you with a healthier, more productive lifestyle.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The test flight would pave the way for the Artemis III mission that looks to return humans to the surface, including the first woman, by mid-2027.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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Residents have been photographing lights in the sky since reports of drones started circulating in mid-November.George Petras, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Since starting her journey with the Broadway production, Simard has rewatched the film for a refresh — just once though.Emily Burns, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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Traveling and working as a digital nomad can feel like release or therapy for many people, inspiring you and boosting your mental wellbeing.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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As a result, wine and liquor sales are down at restaurants, and restaurateurs are feeling it.Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Appear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appear. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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