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showboat

[shoh-boht] / ˈʃoʊˌboʊt /




















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But Ms Blatterman insists the Mangiones have remained "relatable" and don't "showboat".

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2024

Species tulips, sometimes called wild or botanical tulips, are the unlikely ancestors of modern showboat blooms.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024

“Some people worried was Martin O’Malley going to be a showboat — but guess what? He turned out to be a tugboat,” Ms. Mikulski said.

From Washington Times • Nov. 2, 2023

“Parmi veder le lagrime” oozed with self-regarding longing, and “La donna è mobile” had the suavity of someone who doesn’t need to showboat.

From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2022

He looked pretty good until he saw me watching him, then he tried to showboat.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers




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