The playground 'gives every appearance of' being a safe place for children [=the playground appears to be a safe place for children], but a tragic accident occurred there recently.
He has announced that this will be his final/last 'appearance' with the band. [=the last time that he will perform in public with the band]
I wasn't expecting him to come and was surprised by his sudden 'appearance'. [=I was surprised when he suddenly appeared/arrived]
(..) I loved him. And you made him all of his money. Right. Magnuson chess boards, TV appearances, chess retreats... I had a background in marketing; why shouldn't Albert capitalize on his talent? (..)2014 TvShow: Bones Title: The Master in the Slop Season: 9 Episode 14