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show off

[shoh-awf, -of] / ˈʃoʊˌɔf, -ˌɒf /




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Anyone who requests a song from this record is just trying to show off.

From Salon Aug. 25, 2026

Japan's Nintendo is to present "Nintendo Switch Sports Resort" and the Xbox division at Microsoft will show off "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4" and "Gears of War: E-day".

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

The room features elegant windows that show off the manicured grounds outside.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

Since then, she’s posted a number of TikToks about buying the car and filmed videos in front of it to show off the lavish life she made from being an influencer.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

And it looked like today was the day to show off that talent too.

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon




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