The city's education system is 'showing signs of' improvement. [=the city's education system seems to be improving]
Both candidates are expected to make a good/strong 'showing' [=to get many votes] in next week's election.
The company wants to avoid 'showing its hand' about its decision until next month.
(..) fiirst ofall. - Very clean. - What are you doing here? Really, it's rude enough being alive when no one wants you, -but showing up uninvited to a wedding-- -Fiona! - I need to talk to you. - Oh, now you wanna talk? It's a little late for that, so ifyou'll excuse me-- (..)2001 Shrek