keep semblance

Frequency: 6.53.5 per million words

to continue to have an outward appearance of something, especially with effort

semblanceVERB + semblance

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Examples (10)

  • Despite the chaos, she tried to keep a semblance of calm.
  • The company struggled to keep a semblance of normalcy during the crisis.
  • He managed to keep a semblance of control even when everything was falling apart.
  • It was difficult for the team to keep any semblance of order after the unexpected announcement.
  • She tried her best to keep a semblance of a smile on her face, hiding her true feelings.
  • In the midst of the disaster, the community worked to keep some semblance of routine.
  • The politician tried to keep a semblance of dignity despite the harsh criticism.
  • After the argument, they both tried to keep a semblance of civility.
  • To avoid alarming the children, they had to keep a semblance of peace in the house.
  • Despite the growing pressure, the leader strove to keep a semblance of authority.