trot out
Example Sentences
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The major gimmick is to trot out surprise Marvel characters for applause moments, like guest stars blowing air kisses to the crowd on a variety show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
People always trot out Martin Niemöller’s poem about the Holocaust—first they came for them, and I didn’t speak out; then they came for me.
From Slate ● Jan. 9, 2026
Next door, lads in vintage claret and blue begin to trot out and warm up.
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2025
Riley didn’t say whether he intended to trot out the same starting five against Wisconsin on Saturday, while The Times’ request to speak with USC offensive line coach Josh Henson was denied.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2024
Whitey would trot out Grog, who was sometimes housed in Seabiscuit’s stall to make the ruse more convincing.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
