Sentence examples for holding show from inspiring English sources

The rebels had rounded up Qaddafi loyalists and were holding show trials in Misrata and Tripoli.

The county began holding show trials of criminals through the summer and autumn of 1983, according to these government accounts.

Salem Chalabi, who was ousted as chief administrator of the special tribunal last month, has accused Mr Allawi of trying to manipulate the court and boost his popularity by holding show trials in the run-up to the election.Iraq's government has restored the death penalty, briefly abolished by the Americans.

The offer was declined, and that afternoon President Bush, in his most petulant self-dramatizing mode, declared, from the White House Diplomatic Reception Room, that it was all right for Gonzales to appear before Congress, but that having his aides testify would be tantamount to holding "show trials" under "klieg lights".

She said she hated holding shows in club—"the lighting is shit".

For example, it held show trials and executions at an ancient amphitheater, incorporating the site into its court system.

"Now, of course, stars hold shows hostage all the time," Ms. Bell said.

Describes some mishaps which occurred when the museum held shows of "performance art".

Last year, the museum held shows devoted to more than 20 of the country's most influential artists.

In contrast to Europe, where several institutions have held shows of his art, such exhibitions have been rare here.

The theater, originally built for Celine Dion, continues to hold shows starring Cher and Bette Midler; no replacement for Mr. John's show was announced.