trot out

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Recent Examples of trot out On one third-and-1 late in the first half, game tied at 7-7, instead of running the ball, the first-year Broncos offensive coordinator trotted out an empty backfield — an empty backfield that had a fullback lined up at wide receiver. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2026 The streamer is this week celebrating ten years in the country, and has trotted out several stats backing its performance there. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026 Bagpipes were trotted out, ceilidhs given, drams of whisky poured, and, rather more permanently, heathered swaths of Caledonia repurposed as sporting estates. — Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 The team might be trotting out Malik Willis as their starter this season. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trot out
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Verb
  • Dummy’s third full-length release tasks itself with offering an affirmation of life, spelled out in no uncertain terms through the thwack of DnB drumlines, abrasive distortion, and incisive songwriting.
    — Sue Park, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Like Kostka, Torito is committed to offering health insurance for his employees, even as his own costs rise.
    — Alana Semuels, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The prince didn’t have any luck in blocking Kelce, which comes as little surprise given the Chiefs star knows how to avoid defensive players.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • This year, the company completed its purchase of Hot Topic, BoxLunch and Her Universe from Sycamore Partners, giving it more than 3,000 stores across North America.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The new Alaska National Park Grand Slam Small Group Adventure, run by tour operator Off the Beaten Path, will bring visitors to every national park in the 49th state next summer.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
  • The official Love Island USA account is competing for attention with 12 different personal accounts being run by people who have never been media-trained and have every incentive to play for engagement, not brand safety.
    — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026

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“Trot out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trot%20out. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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