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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This month, the United Nations World Food Program announced that the Trump administration was terminating emergency food assistance for 14 fragile countries around the world.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025 -
One of North Crowley’s best defenders announced his next step.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 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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Raw also advertised an appearance by GUNTHER, Bayley vs. Liv Morgan and AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The sidewalks are packed with vendors, and merchants advertise in a host of languages, including Spanish, English and Korean.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
13 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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Infielder David Villar was promoted from Triple-A Sacramento to take his place.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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In addition to helping with puffiness and sore muscles, it can also be used to relieve headaches, as the cold promotes blood circulation to the face and neck.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 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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What’s worse, the version of the malware being touted is unlikely to be the most sophisticated version available.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The crypto industry has been generally boosted by the re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. president, who has touted the benefits of crypto and promised favorable policies for the industry.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Cry up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cry%20up. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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