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show off

[shoh-awf, -of] / ˈʃoʊˌɔf, -ˌɒf /




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Tesla had initially planned to show off the robot earlier this year but delayed doing so, citing concerns that rivals could copy its designs.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

At the air show, makers of everything from passenger planes to military drones show off their hardware to woo prospective customers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

His audition involved playing a football match against the TV show's existing actors to show off his skills, after which he was cast as a squad member.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Rancho Cucamonga gets to show off many of its top skill-position players.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2026

Jimbo must have realized that we were talking about him, and he decided to show off a little.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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