trot out

Example Sentences

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People always trot out Martin Niemöller’s poem about the Holocaust—first they came for them, and I didn’t speak out; then they came for me.

From Slate • Jan. 9, 2026

Others applauded that decision, content not to trot out their work-party ensemble and contrive the holiday cheer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Next door, lads in vintage claret and blue begin to trot out and warm up.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

Riley didn’t say whether he intended to trot out the same starting five against Wisconsin on Saturday, while The Times’ request to speak with USC offensive line coach Josh Henson was denied.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2024

Whitey would trot out Grog, who was sometimes housed in Seabiscuit’s stall to make the ruse more convincing.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand