How to Use show-me in a Sentence

show-me

adjective
  • Cape Cod and Kettle chips are show-me stories.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
  • With respect to Norvell and his players, observers are in show-me mode.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • But these bots are still a show-me story while concerns mount about online privacy and cybersecurity.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Salesforce remains a show-me story, but the rally demonstrates how quickly sentiment can change once expectations get low enough for good news to matter.
    — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Murphy is a perfect fit for the Oilers, who are desperately trying to make another run at the Stanley Cup Final during the brief show-me window Connor McDavid has given them.
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026

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