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Christine Christie Posted 4 years ago
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Showcased

Does this sentence make sense?


"We did see someone who showcased signs of mental unstability."

  

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Christine Christie Does this sentence make sense? , make a show of) or feature something so as to publicize it or celebrate it. ".

  • Christine Christie Does this sentence make sense?
  • , make a show of) or feature something so as to publicize it or celebrate it.
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Christine ChristieDoes this sentence make sense?

Yes, but in a way it comes across as a little funny because 'showcase' can mean to put on display (i.e., make a show of) or feature something so as to publicize it or celebrate it. It would be better to avoid this unintentional reference by changing it to "exhibited signs ..." or "showed signs

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Only the weirdest people would think that mental instability is something to be put on display - in a showcase'.

Jewelry shops put their most beautiful items in a "showcase." Other stores put new and hot items in the showcase. They showcase interesting things to attract customers.

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