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appearing

n.
US //əˈpɪɹɪŋ// UK //ɐpˈiəɹɪŋ// ap·pear·ing
  1. 1 coming into view (n.)
    B1 Intermediate

    the act of becoming visible or arriving at a place.

    the act of coming into sight or becoming manifest; often used to describe a physical arrival or a formal presence.

    Example

    The sudden appearing of the sun behind the clouds cheered everyone up.

    Example

    The sudden appearing of a witness who had previously refused to testify changed the entire course of the trial.

    Usage

    Often used with 'of' to describe what is becoming visible.

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