Sentence examples for put 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.

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.

Joel, like a lot of his son's boxing fans, is still waiting for that ultimate performance -- the one that forces De La Hoya to summon all of his will and drives him to dig into his vast untapped talent and put on a display of boxing that leaves everyone gasping.

One night, the hotel put on a display of Thai traditional dancing.

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.

Hundreds of thousands of people ignored government orders to disperse, putting on a display of anger and defiance not seen since the revolution of three decades ago.Protesters cried "Allahu Akbar!" and "death to the dictator!".

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.

Perhaps you're trying to stay afloat in a harsh group situation by putting on a display of power.

The Italian's body language will be scrutinised tonight, as will that of his players, who need to put on a positive display of national pride, not one of surly petulance.