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
Mike Vrabel trotted out his top offense and defense for a few series each Saturday in Minnesota, then sent in all available backups to wrap up a close win.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Reznor could have taken the easy route and merely trotted out the hits.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2025
Earlier Thursday morning, Campbell trotted out for the Cardinals’ joint practice with the Broncos.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
Undrafted rookie Silas Bolden is easily the most dynamic returner on the roster, but how much faith will Minnesota’s staff have knowing that the player will be trotting out in prime time under the lights in Chicago?
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Reznor could have taken the easy route and merely trotted out the hits.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2025
Earlier Thursday morning, Campbell trotted out for the Cardinals’ joint practice with the Broncos.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
Undrafted rookie Silas Bolden is easily the most dynamic returner on the roster, but how much faith will Minnesota’s staff have knowing that the player will be trotting out in prime time under the lights in Chicago?
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2025
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With its Disney integration and exclusive access to Searchlight and 20th Century Studios titles, the popular streamer offers Academy Award contenders and blockbusters to your screen all year round.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Many wineries and local eateries offer bike racks or valet parking.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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In addition to that, a membership gives you access to Prime Video, with unlimited streaming and original programming.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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There is tremendous demand to be part of NFL team ownership and, relative to other leagues, very few sales or transfers of ownership stakes give a buyer controlling interest in a team.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Trot out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trot%20out. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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