showing off
Example Sentences
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“Went and got the law involved,” Wilkins posted on Instagram, alongside a black-and-white photograph of the couple smiling and showing off Wilkins’ engagement ring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Then there’s the growing roster of online influencers showing off backyard chicken flocks and freshly baked bread, amplifying the pressure parents feel to produce healthy, home-cooked meals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
And in an X post widely derided for "showing off" her dedication to work, she wrote in July she has been chronically sleeping just "zero to three hours" as prime minister.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
The Netflix preview was dedicated to showing off the story and gameplay, and was not necessarily expected to highlight any new multiplayer features.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Fred raises his fingertips to the brim of his cap, then smiles at me, showing off two rows of perfect white teeth and a dimple in his left cheek.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
