make a show of

Taiwanese officials and military experts had been expecting China to make a show of military force after Lai’s inauguration.

Vance of Ohio, traveled to New York to make a show of solidarity with his party’s presumptive nominee.

He doesn’t make a show of inviting the audience along; rather, he leaves the door cracked open for anyone who wants to join.

He didn’t make a show of introducing Ohtani or Yamamoto; the newly signed Japanese stars have been doing that on their own.

“We are obliged to make a show of strength and have clashes to be heard,” Brunelle said.