grandstanding

Example Sentences

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"Obviously, it's cheap and performative and it doesn't mean much…He's just grandstanding…It shows a real contempt for the rule of law in this country."

From Salon

Sharif criticized Khan in a tweet Sunday, saying he has “always been about grandstanding and rhetoric” and that Pakistan’s current political, governance, and economic challenges have their roots in his failed policies.

From Seattle Times

During a year when all 140 seats in the General Assembly are up for election in November, the joint effort of Davis and Scott is a departure from daily grandstanding and partisan showmanship.

From Washington Post

China likely has no issue with grandstanding and symbolic bans.

From Washington Post

Congressional investigations — replete with camera-savvy grandstanding antics — are the hallmark of divided government, as well as a time-tested ax for chipping away at presidential approval ratings.

From Salon