for show
Example Sentences
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Mr. Naiden admired Quill, but he would never have ripped up a copy of the Daily Worker as Quill did in public for show.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Cook is well aware that the guns carried by the federal agents are not for show, even without the Boss’ new ballad.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026
Still, there were certainly signs it was all for show.
From Slate • Aug. 4, 2025
They say you drive for show and putt for dough but Rory McIlroy's remarkable record at Quail Hollow, the home of this week's second major of the year, suggests otherwise.
From BBC • May 12, 2025
It’s good to feel his fingers entwined with mine again, not for show but in actual friendship.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
