show-me
Example Sentences
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“We are in a show-me type of environment. I think next week is critical for tech and high growth names, especially the higher valuation stocks,” said Anthony Saglimbene, global market strategist at Ameriprise.
From Reuters
The Angels are 1,600 miles from Missouri, but they open the 2022 season against the Houston Astros on Thursday night in a show-me state.
From Los Angeles Times
“I’m more of a show-me guy as opposed to a guy that sits around and talks about things.”
From Washington Post
Harry Truman, the man from the Show-Me State, went showbiz in 1948.
From Los Angeles Times
“It’s kind of a show-me situation.”
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.