show off
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The late 1700s were a heyday of botanical exploration, and orange trees from China were exported en masse across Europe to families who wanted to show off their newfound wealth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Conferences are a chance for political parties to enjoy each other's company, but also to show off to the country.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
The NFL is all in on promoting flag football, which makes the Rams-sponsored Girls’ Jamboree on Saturday in Carson another opportunity to show off a sport growing by leaps and bounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
Tesla was initially meant to show off the latest version of the robot earlier this year, but canceled its plans.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Carelessly she laid her hand upon the desk to show off the emerald ring, and she spoke in the most imperious tone she could manage.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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