make show of
Example Sentences
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Fill, or make show of filling, your jar.
From Hebrew Heroes A Tale Founded on Jewish History by A. L. O. E.
Pierre will not even make show of such defense.
From Oswald Langdon or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1898 by Lee, Carson Jay
Mr. Keyes did speak but few words, but such as did make show of great spirit.
From The Condition of Catholics Under James I. by Gerard, John
In this sense the castaways are pleased to interpret it, or to make show of so interpreting it, for the sake of keeping on friendly terms with him.
From The Land of Fire A Tale of Adventure by Reid, Mayne
In France, a hostess seeks to make show of simplicity in her reception toilettes, so as to be likely to eclipse no one in her own house.
From Jonathan and His Continent Rambles Through American Society by Allyn, Jack
