for show
Example Sentences
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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
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
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
Burnham’s clear relief suggests that his earlier bravado might have been just for show.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
