make show of

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Here, in October, 1677, Joseph Argent had "fourteen days allowed to him to make show of such tricks as are mentioned in his patent at the 'Angel.'"

From Through East Anglia in a Motor Car by Vincent, J. E. (James Edmund)

It was of evil omen to make show of reluctance as the razor approached the chin, and hesitation was to be forthwith punished with a box on the ears.

From Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

In France, a hostess seeks to make show of simplicity in her reception toilettes, so as to be likely to eclipse no one in her own house.

From Jonathan and His Continent Rambles Through American Society by Allyn, Jack

In this sense the castaways are pleased to interpret it, or to make show of so interpreting it, for the sake of keeping on friendly terms with him.

From The Land of Fire A Tale of Adventure by Reid, Mayne

Tiberius, to make show of a spirit perfectly unbiassed, received the young man graciously, and honoured him with the presents usually bestowed on young noblemen.

From The Reign of Tiberius, Out of the First Six Annals of Tacitus; With His Account of Germany, and Life of Agricola by Gordon, Thomas