make a show of
Example Sentences
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But Blue Owl made an exception for the tech fund and paid out the full 15% in January, hoping to make a show of strength.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
"It's not very often you get to make a show of this scale with a character you grew up loving," she added.
From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025
He doesn’t make a show of inviting the audience along; rather, he leaves the door cracked open for anyone who wants to join.
From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2024
Every year during spring practice, when he felt the timing was right, McGovern would make a show of ripping players to reignite their competitive fire.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2022
I wondered if the custodians had done that on purpose, to make a show of how clean their school was.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
