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Sentences with show

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  • Research shows that a high-fibre diet may protect you from bowel cancer. [VERB that]
  • Figure 4.1 shows the respiratory system. [VERB noun]
  • Show implies a putting or bringing something into view so that it can be seen or looked at [show us the garden]; to display something is to spread it out so that it is shown to advantage [jewelry displayed on a sales counter]; exhibit implies prominent display, often for the purpose of attracting public attention or inspection [to exhibit products at a fair]; expose implies the laying open and displaying of something that has been covered or concealed [this bathing suit exposes the scar]; flaunt implies an ostentatious, impudent, or defiant display [to flaunt one's riches, vices, etc.]
  • Cut out this article and show it to your bank manager. [VERB noun + to]
  • Let me show you to my study. [VERB noun preposition/adverb]
  • Claire showed us how to make a chocolate roulade. [VERB noun wh]
  • He showed his teeth in a humourless grin. [VERB noun]
  • Elsie has had enough time to show her gratitude. [VERB noun]
  • The story shows a strong narrative gift and a vivid eye for detail. [VERB noun]
  • Miners gathered in the centre of Bucharest in a show of support for the government. [+ of]
  • The change in government is more for show than for real.
  • It is the only one of the three companies expected to show a profit for the quarter. [VERB noun]
  • There was always a chance he wouldn't show. [VERB]
  • We waited until five o'clock, but he did not show up. [VERB PREPOSITION]
  • I had my own TV show.
  • How about going shopping and seeing a show in London?
  • The BBC World Service Television news showed the same film clip. [VERB noun]
  • The venue for the show is Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre Hall.
  • 50 dealers will show oils, watercolours, drawings and prints from 1900 to 1992. [VERB noun]
  • To show one's dislike
  • He showed me a picture
  • To show that the earth moves round the sun
  • To show oneself to be trustworthy
  • show me how to swim
  • A barometer shows changes in the weather
  • To show favour to someone
  • To show to advantage
  • Three artists were showing at the gallery
  • To show cause
  • Please show me to my room
  • To show a guest to a room
  • To show the sights to visitors
  • To show oneself to be reliable
  • To show that something is right
  • To show how to tie a bowknot
  • A clock shows the time
  • To show cause
  • A scratch that hardly shows
  • Five months pregnant and still not showing
  • To show to good effect
  • A show of passion
  • Sorrow that was mere show
  • A medley of show tunes
  • To show a movie.
  • To show the way.
  • He showed me to my room. Show her in.
  • He showed what he meant.
  • I'll show you what I mean.
  • His experiment showed the falsity of the theory.
  • The thermometer showed 10 below zero.
  • To show a house.
  • To show one's feelings.
  • He showed mercy in his decision.
  • Does my slip show?
  • To show to advantage.
  • Several dress designers are showing in New York now.
  • He said he would be there, but he didn't show.
  • The annual boat show.
  • A show of Renoirs.
  • Nothing but mere show.
  • A true show of freedom.
  • He frowned on the slightest show of emotion.
  • To make a sorry show.
  • The actress's tears had the show of grief.
  • To get a fair show.
  • Whenever there are visitors, the bosses make a show of being nice to their employees.
  • My father runs the show in our house.
  • That woman can act, but the child stole the show. He did all the work, but his partner stole the show.
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