Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Exposure of something concealed, as a fraud or an absurdity, to ridicule or animadversion.
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Examples
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My wallpaper has a random quote that will show-up, I might add in some random mantras as well.
Use A Motivational Wallpaper To Keep Yourself Focused | Lifehacker Australia 2009
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One-half of the participants (decision-maker 1s) then had the opportunity to send none, some or all of their $10 show-up fee to the other person in their pair.
Co-operation Hormone?, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009
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He stoped the schtick but this showed me that anti-creationists, if you prefer that term, lack integrity and would rather show-up their despised opponents than convey a complete picture which accurately depicts what is going on.
The Weasel Thread 2009
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I really loved this flick, as Soderbergh continues to impress me with his ability to seemingly take on any project and show-up all predecessors.
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So, if $4 was sent, the other person would have $22 ($4 tripled, plus the $10 show-up fee the second person receives).
Co-operation Hormone?, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009
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Expert declarers know when to try for a "show-up squeeze."
Bridge Frank Stewart 2010
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If Hillary is really supporting Barack then I think we are all waiting to see her "show-up" and "be present" at one of his campaigning events within the next couple of weeks.
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Say What You Will, But I believe the people in Florida will show-up to these events ....
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This is what she gets for thinking all she had to do was "show-up" and walk into the nomination, all because she's a "Clinton" and has the ego the size of a super-nova.
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Maybe they'll use her to get people men to show-up to McCain pep rally's.
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