How to use "show" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "show" in popular movie and book plots

  • They then show Bud his message to Lindsey, and let the tidal waves disperse without damage, as a warning to humanity.  - The Abyss
  • yearns to make his mark in show business.  - The Great Ziegfeld
  • Clare puts together a show of her photographs mostly featuring Nina.  - Developing (film)
  • Catherine persuades Eleanor to show her Mrs Tilney's rooms, but General Tilney suddenly appears.  - Northanger Abbey
  • Whether this is true, is hard to know for sure, for Elizabeth did her best to never show emotion nor give into claims.  - House of Tudor
  • A few days later, when the police show up at the house to investigate the wife's disappearance, they find nothing and the narrator goes free.  - The Black Cat (short story)
  • As a reward for solving all riddles Gollum will show him the path out of the tunnels, but if Bilbo fails, his life will be forfeit.  - The Hobbit
  • Elinor fears that he no longer has feelings for her, but will not show her heartache.  - Sense and Sensibility
  • Other than Jane and Elizabeth, all the members of the Bennet family show their lack of decorum.  - Pride and Prejudice
  • Offering a sadomasochistic show for the spectators.  - Orgy of the Dead
  • Although set in a traditional suburban setting, the show subverts this genre with a strong overtone of black comedy.  - One Foot in the Grave
  • Despite her many attempts, Mei is unable to show her family Totoro's tree.  - My Neighbor Totoro
  • Later on in the story, Kimiko's outburst on a radio talk show causes her to suddenly rise to idol status.  - Megatokyo
  • On Urquhart's orders, O'Neill arranges for her car and flat to be vandalised in a show of intimidation.  - House of Cards (UK TV series)
  • Sally, Phyllis, Ben and Buddy show their "real and emotional lives" in "a sort of group nervous breakdown".  - Follies
  • As the story progresses, cut scenes show the Dark Wanderer's journey as a drifter named Marius follows him.  - Diablo II

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