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showed up (for)

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past tense of show up (for)

as in attended

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Rasmussen grew up a Boise State fan because a bunch of his family attended the university — his uncle, Dan Murphy, was even an offensive lineman for the Broncos from 1984 to 1987.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2026
Several groups of Horned Frogs fans packed local bars on Thursday, and hundreds attended a pep rally Friday.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

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