show off

Example Sentences

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Treiber says this was on display at the recent annual general shareholders’ meeting, where the company was able to show off the depth of its team.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Many media watchers have noted that Nexstar’s move to pull Jimmy Kimmel’s show off its stations last year came as the FCC was reviewing the deal to merge with Tegna.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

While “Is God Is” borrows from some of those films, it’s not trying to show off.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

As for robots, Tesla decided not to show off the latest generation of its humanoid, Optimus, in the first quarter, citing competitive threats.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

One has a bandage on his face, one is pointing to his chest for a doctor, and one is rolling up his pants to show off what looks like a shark bite.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini