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The phrase "appear to lack" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to describe something as having the appearance of missing something or not possessing something. For example, "Although the store looked quite well stocked, it appeared to lack any organic produce."
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The foliate leaves appear to lack stipules.
He can appear to lack speed but that is illusory.
Indeed, contemporary jumping continues to attract individuals who appear to lack the self-preservation instinct.
And civic education, too, which many of Windrip's supporters appear to lack.
But there are also plenty of people who appear to lack the "jealousy chip".
But Ukraine and China appear to lack the depth to challenge for anything but bronze.
They appear to lack a unifying trait, beyond the strange yield of odd satisfaction.
These diverse domains and forms of anonymity rules may appear to lack theoretical coherence.
What happens when you appear to lack such a strong hand?
Neanderthals, who appear to lack the mutation, would have struggled with more smoke-related respiratory infections, fertility problems, and mortality.
Brazil appear to lack a great centre-forward to succeed Ronaldo, with Fred and later Adriano rarely menacing.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com