as in to announce
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
in exchange for his hefty endorsement fee, the basketball player is expected to cry up that brand of sneaker at every opportunity
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Last week, President Trump, against the advice of almost every professional economist, announced substantial tariffs on almost every country in the world, thereby launching an economic war--a global trade war.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025 -
Just last month, Krispy Kreme also announced another collection of limited-time treats as a part of its annual Chocomania celebrations.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Amy Poehler can make her audience crack up about anything - even little coats.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Remember, 6-seed Clemson dominated 11-seed New Mexico a year ago as a 2.5-point 'dog to show that sometimes these dangerous mid-majors aren't quite all they're cracked up to be.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The amendment also allows the secretary of Indiana’s Family and Social Services office to advertise or market participation in the Medicaid program.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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Foreign currencies advertised in a window in Times Square, one of New York’s and the nation’s top tourist attractions, on March 28, 2025.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Friedman’s production was critically acclaimed, due to its focus on the central characters and the standout performances from Groff, Radcliffe and Mendez.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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In its second partnership, the brand is introducing a five-piece limited edition of its Escale model in collaboration with Kari Voutilainen, an independent watchmaker with a workshop in Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland, acclaimed for his decoration and finishing techniques.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2025
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Their latest video of Atlas, their bipedal robot, has blown up online with its mind-blowing human-like movements, including breakdancing.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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And any doubt that Sampson should be in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is blown up like the Coogs do to the average ball screen.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Specifically, short-chain fatty acids nourish the cells within your gut lining, promoting a healthy intestinal barrier and mucus production and lowering inflammation.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
7 Apr. 2025
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In a social media post Sunday, Kennedy promoted two such practitioners who have become popular in West Texas among vaccine-hesitant families: Ben Edwards and Richard Bartlett.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2025
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Watson’s cause was championed by activist and entrepreneur Glenn E. Martin, who trumpeted Trump’s decision in an X post.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Moroni painting was acquired in 2023; at the time, the museum trumpeted it as the first portrait of a Renaissance woman ever to enter its collection.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Latest high-profile case in Chicago Burke ran to replace former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx on a platform of being tough on crime for Chicago and has since touted her efforts to prosecute outstanding offenders.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tesla, led by Musk, has long touted itself as a leader in U.S. domestic production.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Cry up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cry%20up. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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