grandstand
Example Sentences
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“Dead Man” takes aim at hypocritical strong men who grandstand on a pulpit.
From Los Angeles Times
George Ford's conversion and penalty pushed England 11 points clear, only for Rodrigo Isgro's converted try in the final minute to set up a grandstand last play.
From BBC
Committee Chairman James Comer, Kentucky Republican, has rejected the offer, fearing grandstanding by Democratic lawmakers.
From Washington Times
Are they representing their constituents — or are they grandstanding?
From Los Angeles Times
"They were grandstanding - they were playing for their audience," he said of the moment.
From BBC
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