trot out

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Recent Examples of trot out Statistics are trotted out judiciously to make a clear statement, rather than thrown at us willy-nilly. Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026 One of them, Peter Rosenberg, trotted out his New York bona fides as a defense. Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 10 June 2026 He’s been branded as a special teams ace who occasionally trots out on offense. 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 See All Example Sentences for trot out
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Verb
  • That convergence is drawing together businesses that once occupied separate corners of the market, from consumer staples companies selling food to biotech firms developing medicines and veterinary providers offering increasingly sophisticated care.
    Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
  • The audio of the sports stars’ heated conversation is largely inaudible, so Paul hopped online to offer his side of the story.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Newcastle cannot reach the top as quickly as initially hoped post-takeover, given the financial constraints.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • And when given the opportunity, Andrew, 17, enjoys learning about computers, their functioning and how to troubleshoot technical issues.
    The Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

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

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