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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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey announced an effort to create his department's new strategic plan in April.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025 -
Day one cast member Jesse Lee Soffer announced his exit in 2022.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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The athletes — who are currently at the Chiefs' preseason training camp at Missouri Western State University — enjoyed snacks and pizza while watching the Adam Sandler comedy, which seemed to have the Chiefs screening room cracking up.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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That is the question that Bang Chan, the leader of the eight-man group Stray Kids, asks with a straight face, as his bandmates crack up at his cheekiness.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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Mozeliak, with input from incoming successor Chaim Bloom, opted for the best overall talent in returns for his top three relievers — a clear sign that the bridge year will span much longer than first advertised.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Contrary to Miller’s predicate, deportable immigrants do not advertise their deportability.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
31 July 2025
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The first film was critically acclaimed upon its release and grossed over $330 million worldwide, becoming the seventh highest grossing film globally in 2000.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
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First elevating an early-career U.S. Geological Survey researcher, Felisa Wolfe-Simon, to acclaim, then to controversy, the study convulsed the scientific community for two years, raising questions over how science is both conducted and publicized.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
24 July 2025
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With the reciprocal tariffs, Trump is effectively blowing up the rules governing world trade.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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In doing so, Trump has blown up any talk about a post-American era.—
Hal Brands,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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The organization aims to promote local music, art and live experiences that drive community, culture and tourism.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Businesses and officials started promoting seasonal tourism over permanent relocation to the state.—
Olatunji Osho-Williams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Durham University’s Gillian Foulger, who has worked in geothermal for four decades, said companies trumpet big breakthroughs all the time.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has trumpeted the project, LNG Canada, whose plant, pipeline, gas fields, docks and other assets are worth 48 billion Canadian dollars (about $35 billion).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Despite the rocky start, CEO Shawn Stewart touted the progress of the Omni integration in the company’s 2025 annual report.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 July 2025
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Grand Canyon West's website touts the glass bridge as strong enough to support the weight of 70 Boeing 747 jumbo jets at full capacity, but the experience may be overwhelming for those afraid of heights.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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“Cry up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cry%20up. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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