show off
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The new house has a modern contemporary design, and in the living room, those big windows show off the mountains.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
He didn’t exercise in public or show off his abs, and there is no record of him ever leading his troops in calisthenics or challenging his peers to a pull-up contest.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026
The four of them have gotten together—to watch “Beetlejuice,” hit up a local bar and show off a new couch—almost every week since.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
On the other hand, little digital companions can make AI more palatable to users, providing an entry point to show off real-world capabilities such as ordering groceries or booking reservations.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
I sip from the tall glass of Coca-Cola, crossing my legs to show off my go-go boots, wishing we lived in such a nice house.
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
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