Cryptic crossword clue
Trying to impress King George with status 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word GRANDSTANDING

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What does GRANDSTANDING mean?

GRANDSTANDING verb
  1. To behave dramatically or showily to impress an audience or observers; to pander to a crowd.
GRANDSTANDING noun
  1. Dramatic or showy behaviour intended to impress an audience or observers.

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