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show off

[shoh-awf, -of] / ˈʃoʊˌɔf, -ˌɒf /




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The company invited TV crews to come to its New York headquarters so it could show off its surveillance and enforcement systems, and it launched an ad campaign that focused on banning insider trading.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Apple is expected to show off a revamped Siri during the keynote on Monday, along with some other AI updates.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Count on the sisters to prepare him for whatever sport he turns to and show off all their championship rings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Then, his relatives would show off with “Do Re Mi.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

She tended to show off excessively during these visits, rushing to help Mother out in ways she would not have dreamed of without an audience.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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