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The phrase "a few appeared" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a situation where a small number of people or things became visible or manifested.
Example: "During the meeting, a few appeared to have strong opinions on the matter."
Alternatives: "a handful showed up" or "several emerged".
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A few appeared to be stoned.
A few appeared here and there.
A few appeared to pray, but there were no outbursts.
A few appeared in 1919 and 1920, but that was it.
Quite a few appeared to be so weak that we ruled them out as officer candidates.
As the verdict was read most defendants sat in expressionless silence; a few appeared angry.
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A few appear to have been copied backward.
Preliminary data suggest that a few appear promising; however, further evaluation of these models is required.
They remind me of certain students and, compared to a few, appear to be trying harder.
Although a few appear to be improving, many of the middle schools that participated are still foundering.
Although the biggest display of flowers is in late spring, a few appear now and then through the summer.
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