Sentence examples for while attempting to appear from inspiring English sources

I have bitten noses when going in for a kiss; I have crushed groins while attempting to appear seductive.

It's most often used to deride one's opponents -- as Trump constantly does on the campaign trail or on Twitter, his favorite social medium -- while attempting to appear magnanimous.

The proposition -- which media outlets have called "tone deaf" and "patronizing" -- is receiving criticism for attempting to appear compassionate while putting its own agenda before the dire situation in Detroit.

7. Aggressive beats passive unless attempting to appear non-threatening.

Every once in a while, Ivanka Trump emerges from the corrupt labyrinth of the White House to give an interview wherein she calmly attempts to appear palatable while defending the chaotic viciousness of her father and his administration.

Publicly, Grant attempted to appear loyal to Johnson while not alienating Republican legislators essential to his future political career.

She was a nervous wreck but attempted to appear relaxed.

It's a common gesture used to appear polite while attempting to make others more comfortable.