show a trace
Frequency: 7.815.6 per million words
to exhibit a sign of something.
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Examples (10)
- She didn't show a trace of fear, even in the face of danger.
- His voice began to show a trace of impatience as the meeting dragged on.
- The analysis revealed that the water didn't show any trace of pollutants.
- Even after the accident, he didn't show a single trace of injury.
- Her smile began to show a faint trace of sadness, despite her efforts to hide it.
- The ancient pottery still shows a trace of its original vibrant color.
- Despite the long journey, the travelers didn't show a trace of fatigue.
- The report couldn't show a trace of evidence linking him to the crime.
- He tried to hide his emotions, but his eyes showed a trace of worry.
- The old photograph shows a distinct trace of a bygone era.