for show
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Tan also allegedly told Apple employees to bring physical components, such as batteries, circuit boards, and other parts, to interviews for "show and tell" sessions.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
The company still owns the Professional Bowlers Association, but Shannon says that’s mostly for show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Sometimes the thin line between love and hate, including the brand of disdain that’s just for show, can be bridged by a tuna melt.
From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2025
“I just thought, ‘Well, we have this exhibit where the tapes aren’t for sale; they’re for show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2025
Uncle Turu was a storyteller who liked to fling his arms about for show, but inside he was as soft as the baby alpaca’s fleece.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
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