as in offers
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 trots out
Usually, a studio trots out some of its biggest stars and clips from upcoming films to gin up excitement for the coming year.
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Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 23 Apr. 2026
On the left, Anderson trots out stock characters — the oversexed Black woman revolutionary, Leo's cuckolded white stoner, doctrinaire newcomers — from a Bob Hope skit about hippies.
—Gustavo Arellano, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
On the left, Anderson trots out stock characters — the oversexed Black woman revolutionary, Leo’s cuckolded white stoner, doctrinaire newcomers — from a Bob Hope skit about hippies.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Zakaria isn’t a journalist who routinely trots out Heritage Foundation talking points.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
On a recent Friday morning, Pegasus slowly trots out of an elevator, surrounded by doctors and nurses.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 23 Apr. 2026
On the left, Anderson trots out stock characters — the oversexed Black woman revolutionary, Leo's cuckolded white stoner, doctrinaire newcomers — from a Bob Hope skit about hippies.
—Gustavo Arellano, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
On the left, Anderson trots out stock characters — the oversexed Black woman revolutionary, Leo’s cuckolded white stoner, doctrinaire newcomers — from a Bob Hope skit about hippies.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Zakaria isn’t a journalist who routinely trots out Heritage Foundation talking points.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
On a recent Friday morning, Pegasus slowly trots out of an elevator, surrounded by doctors and nurses.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trots out
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The exotic box offers a minimum one year of self-employment without tax returns.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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The resort offers oceanfront accommodations, sunrise yoga, cocktails and fresh seafood, with a strong focus on beachfront relaxation and spa experiences.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon trine Jupiter gives instinct unusual confidence, making a risk feel worth taking.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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As his tone grows more drawn-out and guttural, and Thomas’ lyrical touch gives way to percussive attack, the rhythm section ups the ante, picking up speed like a gathering tornado.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
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