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as in to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention
fishing for compliments, the neighbors showed their new SUV to everyone on the block
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as in to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
the actor's expressive face shows his every thought and emotion clearly
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as in to prove
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
that shows we're right
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as in to guide
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
showed me how to play the guitar
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as in to steer
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
showed them the way to get home
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as in to appear
to come into view
another car showed just as we were thinking we'd have the whole place to ourselves
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as in display
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
the children made a show of disgust when confronted with asparagus
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as in act
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
her "concern" for the less fortunate is all just a big show
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
a false show of strength that fooled the enemy
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as in exhibit
a public showing of objects of interest
a boat show at the convention center
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Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Later pictures showed the structure being towed within the lagoon.
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Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
This is not the first time a Love Island USA contestant was booted from the show for a similar situation.
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Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
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The 48-year-old Livermore man was charged with grand theft of a skid steer, an excavator, and two trailers for both items, totaling around $128,000, court records show.
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Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Later pictures showed the structure being towed within the lagoon.
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Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
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Steele’s portrayal of imperious, glamorous Tanya provides some of the show’s biggest laughs.
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R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
This is not the first time a Love Island USA contestant was booted from the show for a similar situation.
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Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
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The purpose of the rule is to prevent players from displaying any political or social messaging, but freedom of religion falls under the first amendment, which was Hawley’s argument, and others, all along.
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When not displaying geyser-like activity, the pool was actively boiling.
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Now Reid, dressed in black with his chest partially exposed beneath an open jacket revealing a scar, stepped on stage and into the role of Lestat in front of the audience.
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The first photos showed her in a black lace bodysuit that revealed her bra and micro mini shorts below.
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None of the allegations in the Georgia lawsuit have been proven in court, and the defendants have yet to file responses to the complaint.
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The firms asked the judge to dismiss the case Wednesday, arguing Uber had failed to prove fraud.
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That idea guided nearly every aspect of the wardrobe.
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Itineraries guide food-lovers to Breyðvirkið, the Faroe Islands’ sole artisanal sourdough bakery, renowned for its exceptional coffee and its ‘BMO’ (bolle med ost), a classic Scandinavian breakfast of a fresh sourdough bun with butter and cheese.
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Frank Carone agreed to accept bribes from Zhu and Chen, funneled through Anthony Carone, in exchange for steering a multimillion-dollar contract to house migrants at their Long Island City hotel, the indictment alleges.
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Ahead of Mulier’s February 2027 debut, the intention is that the new creative and business management line-up, including Bertelli and the next chief executive, will work together to steer Versace’s new era.
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This part of the deal appears to come naturally to Chavarria, who returned to Paris on Friday afternoon for his fourth season at the Men’s Fashion Week.
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The president also appears to be counting the South Carolina runoff for governor as two wins after endorsing both candidates in that race.
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Many have carried the Indian flag and brought copies of the constitution to the demonstration.
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The initiative serves as a real-world demonstration of embodied AI, showing how humanoid robots can interact with people, assist learning environments, and potentially support future educational applications.
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Special guest Frzy will join the two musical acts at Point State Park for a concert with a theme of celebrating educators and innovators.
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Baker’s portrayal emphasizes how creativity becomes an act of defiance against exclusion.
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