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.