surprise appearance

collocation in English

meaningsofsurpriseandappearance

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surprise
noun
uk
/səˈpraɪz/us
/sɚˈpraɪz/
an ...
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appearance
noun
uk
/əˈpɪə.rəns/us
/əˈpɪr.əns/
an occasion when someone appears ...
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(Definition ofsurpriseandappearancefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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But hissurpriseappearanceat her apartment is enough to change her mind without using the recording.
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The startling effect of this required complete concentration and breath control because the slightest movement of the bricks could ruin thesurpriseappearance.
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Artest made asurpriseappearanceat the exhibition's opening night, commenting that (the show) was definitely special.
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Rihanna made asurpriseappearancedespite having said she could not perform because of her schedule.
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Ulay made asurpriseappearanceat the opening night of the show.
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Ulay made asurpriseappearanceon opening night.
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Hissurpriseappearancebrought her to tears.
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There are often twists and turns as the story progresses, such as thesurpriseappearanceof estranged relatives, or enemies who become friends or vice versa.
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Rain even made a surprise appearances at special event for the film.
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Beatty made surprise appearances at various schools to perform and raise awareness of teen bullying, while spreading the word of self-empowerment to teens.
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Korn made surprise appearances at a handful of dates.
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