- past participle of show.
shown
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Pochettino was the other name on United's shortlist when Erik ten Hag was appointed in April 2022, then again when the Dutchman was shown the door in October 2024.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
The amount and quality of evidence varies among the six, but all have shown potential in the lab to influence processes related to repair and recovery at the cellular or molecular level.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
Through his story, I hope we’ve shown what it is really like to be a human in a robot war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
The prior CPI report had shown the effects of a big jump in fuel prices following renewed clashes in the US-Iran war over the summer.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026
Whatever bravery or skill I had ever shown were gifts of God—sheer loans from Him of the talent needed to do a job.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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