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"should have shown" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It is used to express a missed opportunity or regret about not doing something in the past. It is usually used in the past tense and follows the structure "subject + should have + past participle". Example: "I should have shown more kindness to my sister when she needed it." This could be used to express regret about not being kind in the past and acknowledging that it would have been the right thing to do.
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The exhibit also should have shown the proclamation alone.
He said they should have shown more leadership.
It should have shown one Liberal Democrat MEP instead.
"But maybe, just maybe, we should have shown some flexibility.
You should have shown up on the floor in the Senate and voted for it then".
"Manny should have said something but the club should have shown some responsibility.
Morgan should have shown a little more faith in his creation.
"He should have shown up and at least attempted an aria or something".
In hindsight, Stan should have shown a little more faith in his employees.
At the very least, the report should have shown enthusiasm for other initiatives.
Any profit participations from "Seinfeld" should have shown up at that time.
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