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In a choreographic sequence during the final seconds of his program, Malinin peacocked to the fans—and judges—with the kind of daring maneuver that’s more common on snow than ice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Charles’s coronation was a full-color spectacle, showing off the peacocked glory of British tradition and the bells and whistles of 21st-century TV.

From New York Times • May 6, 2023

Stone-faced men in suits with badges pinned to their belts peacocked around.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2022

Nothing about the way that pair peacocked their way around Augusta National Golf Club during Saturday’s third round indicated they have any intention of allowing those behind them in on their personal tournament.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2018

At once he had endeavored to satisfy old Gamewell by telling him the story of the peacocked arrow.

From Robin Hood by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)