bring semblance

Frequency: 5.82.1 per million words

to introduce an outward appearance of something

semblanceVERB + semblance

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bring

Examples (10)

  • She struggled to bring a semblance of order to the meeting.
  • The new manager tried to bring some semblance of professionalism to the chaotic team.
  • After the accident, it took weeks to bring a semblance of normality back to their lives.
  • He managed to bring a semblance of calm to the panicked crowd.
  • Despite the chaos, she always tried to bring a semblance of dignity to her appearance.
  • The teacher worked hard to bring a semblance of quiet to the noisy classroom.
  • In the midst of the crisis, leaders tried to bring a semblance of control to the situation.
  • Their efforts were aimed at trying to bring a semblance of justice to the victims.
  • A fresh coat of paint might bring a semblance of newness to the old house.
  • Can we bring some semblance of reason to this argument?