Sentence examples for on a display of from inspiring English sources

By David Remnick Putin's aim was to put on a display of renewed national confidence and modernity.

"He ordered the gunship pilots to put on a display of firepower in front of tribal leaders — 'to show what the helicopters could do,' " the book said.

Still, while he was composed in the clubhouse, there were times in his measured opening statement when he seemed to put on a display of emotions.

He was standing on the corniche, crowded with Sunday strollers, watching a group of his friends putting on a display of in-line skating worthy of Central Park, with somersaults and aerial twists.

For an institution often cast as country cousin to the University of Texas at Austin, a turn in the national spotlight will present the chance to put on a display of diversity, hospitality and achievement.

Although he contributed to the Rangers Stanley Cupp drive in 1994, he frustrated Coach Mike Keenan, and, later, Colin Campbell, by sometimes seeming to be more interested in putting on a display of stickhandling than in finishing plays.

There's not a lot to go on, save for a few display images on top of a display of older Hero models.

Soon, she was on to a display of diplomatic-gift pins.

(Watch the YouTube footage entitled "Rough Cut: Redmond on Alfred Russel Wallace" for a display of his erudition).

The ring, a work in progress, will vibrate before displaying icons and small snippets of text on a display on one side of the ring.

Moving on, I notice a display of satirical cartoons next to a copy of the Anatomy Act.