flaunt
verb (used without object)
to parade or display oneself conspicuously, defiantly, or boldly.
were flaunting
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past progressiveof flaunt.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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She was “sick” of how we were flaunting our lifestyle in her face and said I needed to do more as her mother.
From Slate ● Mar. 20, 2024
In falling two wins short of a championship, it almost seemed as if the Cardinals were flaunting their pitching depth.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2014
They were flaunting them, and reading fashion blogs like GabiFresh and girlwithcurves, sites where young, plus-size women posted gorgeous pictures of themselves with articles about how to dress fashionably at larger sizes.
From Salon ● Feb. 17, 2014
The trees rimming the outfield were flaunting their colors.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
All seemingly peaceful and secure, yet, over that jagged watch tower to the north the war signals of the Sioux were flaunting, and every hand seemed to seek the small of the gun stock.
From A Wounded Name by Charles King
