as in to offer
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
after no one bought the first explanation, they trotted out another
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Recent Examples of trot out
He’s been branded as a special teams ace who occasionally trots out on offense.
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Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
One of them trotted out toward us in a playful gallop, like a child’s puppy chasing a ball.
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Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
The reeling Kansas City Royals trotted out a different batting order for their road-series opener against the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
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Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
During an interview with Drew Steele on the digital news outlet Florida’s Voice, Renner trotted out tired old myths about the reliability of solar energy that haven’t been true in more than a decade.
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David Jenkins,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
One of them trotted out toward us in a playful gallop, like a child’s puppy chasing a ball.
—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
The reeling Kansas City Royals trotted out a different batting order for their road-series opener against the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
During an interview with Drew Steele on the digital news outlet Florida’s Voice, Renner trotted out tired old myths about the reliability of solar energy that haven’t been true in more than a decade.
—
David Jenkins,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Amid mounting outcry, Bass offered a public tribute to the dog.
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Seoul — North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis.
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Dewey Burdock also joined the Fast-41 permitting program last year, giving it access to an accelerated federal review process reserved for priority infrastructure and critical mineral projects.
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“Trot out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trot%20out. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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