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
Recent Examples on the Web
The Vikings passed the ball on 2/3 of the snaps when Jefferson and Addison trotted out onto the field together.
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Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
The latest example: Tuesday’s rotation of batting practice sessions, with the Dodgers trotting out one star pitcher after the next in a display of their stunning depth of arms.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
As President Donald Trump continues his executive order du jour campaign, Republicans are hopeful Democrats keep trotting out Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Maxine Waters to offer their party’s response.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
The video cuts to a little donkey — named Griz — trotting out of a trailer.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
The latest example: Tuesday’s rotation of batting practice sessions, with the Dodgers trotting out one star pitcher after the next in a display of their stunning depth of arms.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
As President Donald Trump continues his executive order du jour campaign, Republicans are hopeful Democrats keep trotting out Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Maxine Waters to offer their party’s response.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
The video cuts to a little donkey — named Griz — trotting out of a trailer.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Trot out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trot%20out. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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