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
Yamamoto figured he was just going to the bullpen for show.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026
Still, there were certainly signs it was all for show.
From Slate • Aug. 4, 2025
That pretty much sums the Spaniard up: Honest, direct and not one for show.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2025
I flush the toilet, just for show, and head back to class.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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