make an appearance

phrase

: to go to an event, gathering, etc., usually for a short period of time
The candidate made an appearance at the rally.

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“Make an appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20an%20appearance. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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