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as in to praise
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the museum director hailed the artist's new installation as a groundbreaking work of genius
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as in to summon
to demand or request the presence or service of
let's hail a taxi hailed the waiter for the check
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as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
even under the hail of angry questions, the press secretary stayed cool
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Recent Examples of hail
Henry Flynn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Exhibitors totalled 1,950 and hailed from a total of 36 countries.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 28 Nov. 2024
Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 4 Dec. 2024
And while the list focuses on U.S.-based investors, this impressive Under 30 group hail from all over the globe.
—Alex Konrad, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Given that some athletes hail from Russia’s East and cryotherapies such as ice bath recovery are common in elite sports, that’s not the eye-opening part.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Exhibitors totalled 1,950 and hailed from a total of 36 countries.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 28 Nov. 2024
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The newest members of the program hail from seven different states.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 4 Dec. 2024
And while the list focuses on U.S.-based investors, this impressive Under 30 group hail from all over the globe.
—Alex Konrad, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk targeted Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., who praised sitting FBI Director Christopher Wray, who resigned last week.Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Package your client feedback The exact words clients use to praise you are so valuable in your messaging.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Ubers are easy to summon, as are taxis via the European app Freenow.Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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In addition to executive orders, Bannon suggested that Trump should quickly summon Congress back into session.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Creative agencies are applauded for their ability to deliver astounding results for their clients by leveraging top-tier talent and a significant amount of resources.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Loud ovations greeted the Carnegie performances, and the musicians themselves applauded their future leader.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2023
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Open Water was critically acclaimed when it was published in 2021 and Nelson’s second novel, Small Worlds, is also being adapted by Brock Media.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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The erotic thriller has been critically acclaimed since its Venice Film Festival premiere.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2024
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If not, maybe stick to a regular screening, during which fans have been specifically asked not to sing along.Kathryn Varn, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Writers Guild of America sent a letter to Hollywood studios including Disney, Sony and Netflix, asking them to take action against tech companies who are using writers’ work to train AI.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Hail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hail. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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