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.
(..) - What? - Susan, tell them. It's a long story. - Hey, Seinfeld. - Hey, happy birthday. Thanks for showing up. - You know, your friend tried to kill me. - He's a lying snot. He's a cheater, aren't you, little twerp? - Moors! (..)1992 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Bubble Boy Season: 4 Episode 7