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Discover LudwigThe phrase "was to appear" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate a planned or expected event in the past.
Example: "The guest speaker was to appear at the conference, but unfortunately, he had to cancel."
Alternatives: "was scheduled to appear" or "was meant to appear."
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Mr. Pouncey was to appear in military court on Thursday.
The idea was to appear casual and homey.
Mr. Konopka was to appear in court yesterday.
His main aim was to appear prime ministerial and indispensable.
Mr. Wright was to appear in court Friday, he said.
She was to appear in court the next day.
He was to appear just about everywhere else.
The first time it went out was hours before Mr. Hampson was to appear.
When she was to appear in "The Young Diana," an artificial skating rink was constructed.
Kane was to appear on the cover alongside Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews.
It was the evening before Mr. McKenzie was to appear on the David Letterman show.
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