trot out

Example Sentences

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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

Others applauded that decision, content not to trot out their work-party ensemble and contrive the holiday cheer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Next door, lads in vintage claret and blue begin to trot out and warm up.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

Stephen A. Smith, Skip Bayless and other sports pundits trot out this number in the service of the most popular candidate for greatest NBA player of all time: Michael Jordan.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2024

As I started my trot out yesterday, I gave Shep that quick cricket salute.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool