trot out
verb
trotted out; trotting out; trots out
1
: to lead out and show the paces of (a horse)
2
: to bring forward for display or use
trotted out a new excuse
Examples of trot out in a Sentence
after no one bought the first explanation, they trotted out another
Recent Examples on the Web
Realizing that clarification was in order, Amano trotted out a few online replies.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2024
Behold, the birth of one of the show's greatest running gags: the Intervention banner, unfurled first to get Marshall to stop wearing a ridiculous hat, then subsequently trotted out for everything from Barney's magic tricks to Lily's fake English accent.
—Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
In his pre-election interview with Kiselyov, Putin trotted out that just that talking point.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
Hotel Jerome trotted out a tasting menu at Prospect restaurant and Aspen Meadows, now part of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, got a stunning renovation.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024
And anticipation began to build as Gottlieb signaled to the bench with a few minutes left, erupting in kind as Otto trotted out to the scorer’s table.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 18 Mar. 2024
Wife Melania Trump has also largely stayed away from the campaign, eschewing the spotlight as other candidates trot out their spouses.
—Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2023
Dolan, meanwhile, has trotted out endorsements from Gov. Mike DeWine and former Sen. Rob Portman.
—Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2024
Before Schumer, the Queen of Pop trotted out stars such as Diplo, Donatella Versace and FKA twigs during the ballroom segment of the show.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2024
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2024
Behold, the birth of one of the show's greatest running gags: the Intervention banner, unfurled first to get Marshall to stop wearing a ridiculous hat, then subsequently trotted out for everything from Barney's magic tricks to Lily's fake English accent.
—Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
In his pre-election interview with Kiselyov, Putin trotted out that just that talking point.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
Hotel Jerome trotted out a tasting menu at Prospect restaurant and Aspen Meadows, now part of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, got a stunning renovation.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024
And anticipation began to build as Gottlieb signaled to the bench with a few minutes left, erupting in kind as Otto trotted out to the scorer’s table.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 18 Mar. 2024
Wife Melania Trump has also largely stayed away from the campaign, eschewing the spotlight as other candidates trot out their spouses.
—Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2023
Dolan, meanwhile, has trotted out endorsements from Gov. Mike DeWine and former Sen. Rob Portman.
—Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2024
Before Schumer, the Queen of Pop trotted out stars such as Diplo, Donatella Versace and FKA twigs during the ballroom segment of the show.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2024
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“Trot out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trot%20out. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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