trot out
verb
trotted out; trotting out; trots out
1
: to lead out and show the paces of (a horse)
2
: to bring forward for display or use
trotted out a new excuse
Examples of trot out in a Sentence
after no one bought the first explanation, they trotted out another
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Ricoh often trots out its veteran GR III compact camera in different finishes, but the $1,069.95 GR III HDF goes beyond the aesthetic changes of the Diary, Urban, and other limited run editions by swapping out the in-lens neutral density (ND) filter for a Highlight Diffusion Filter (HDF).
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PCMAG, 29 June 2024
Heady words considering the Aussies will be again trotting out the mighty Kaylee McKeown, the world record holder who won gold in both the 100 and 200 backstroke at the Tokyo Games.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
French fashion house Saint Laurent trotted out more than just brand-new clothes on Wednesday evening.
—Angelica Villa For Artnews, Robb Report, 19 July 2021
The Nets, who trotted out a starting lineup of Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges, Trendon Watford, Noah Clowney and Nic Claxton, led by as many as 17 points in the first quarter and had a 15-point advantage with 3:40 left in the first half.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024
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PCMAG, 29 June 2024
Heady words considering the Aussies will be again trotting out the mighty Kaylee McKeown, the world record holder who won gold in both the 100 and 200 backstroke at the Tokyo Games.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
French fashion house Saint Laurent trotted out more than just brand-new clothes on Wednesday evening.
—Angelica Villa For Artnews, Robb Report, 19 July 2021
The Nets, who trotted out a starting lineup of Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges, Trendon Watford, Noah Clowney and Nic Claxton, led by as many as 17 points in the first quarter and had a 15-point advantage with 3:40 left in the first half.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024
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“Trot out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trot%20out. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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