on display

phrase

: put somewhere for people to see : in a display
Autographed baseballs are on display at the show.
Only a few of the artifacts will go on display.

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The good and the bad of democracy — healthy debate and petty political theater — were on display that weekend in Brussels. Esther King, The Dial, 15 Sep. 2026 Short’s full comedic arsenal was on display before the camera moved on. Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The popular steakhouse chain serves a variety of beef cuts, usually on display in a glass case near the entrance. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2026 New Yorkers put their generosity and sense of community on display, helping fuel a long and difficult climb not just to rebuild, but to reckon with what had happened. Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on display

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“On display.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20display. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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