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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
Ali Swenson,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
The pilot hails from writers and executive producers Chris Hutton and Eddie O’Keefe.
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Joe Otterson,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Any thunderstorms that develop could be strong to severe, with the main threats being wind and hail, the weather service said.
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Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
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Schroyer hails from the same home state as the new Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, a former congressman.
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Ali Swenson,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
The pilot hails from writers and executive producers Chris Hutton and Eddie O’Keefe.
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Joe Otterson,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Noun
Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings are in effect in parts of Colorado and there's a chance for large hail.
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Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Any thunderstorms that develop could be strong to severe, with the main threats being wind and hail, the weather service said.
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Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
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Swift and Nicks have a long relationship and have often praised each other in public.
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin also praised the selection, saying Schroyer’s background positions him to advance the administration's immigration enforcement goals and called on the Senate to act quickly to confirm him.
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At Ojai, Lewis wistfully performed the solo prelude off in Libbey Park shrubbery as if a dallying forest spirit summoning ghosts of festivals past.
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That's right, I've been summoned to the Mothership.
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A little over a tenth of an inch of rain is likely.
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Storms threatened and rain fell, but the Chiefs’ home was nearly full for Holland’s Group F match against Tunisia.
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Following a barrage of teaser posts over the last couple of weeks, the ever-prolific pop singer has revealed that her official follow-up to 2022’s The Loneliest Time will be a 24-track double LP.
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The strike was part of an overnight barrage of 70 missiles and 611 drones, President Zelensky indicated.
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What makes the Beats Solo 4 such an attractive pair of headphones, beyond their outstanding sound quality, is their comfort.
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There's something so soothing about sitting on the porch on a summer evening, listening to the sound of crickets and watching fireflies.
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After a long line of speakers alternately applauded or slammed the McLean senior living complex’s bid to build 40 more homes, the zoning board in Simsbury continued its hearing until next month.
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Iran defying obstacles at the World Cup Iran’s Hossein Kanani applauds fans after a 0-0 draw against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday.
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The accord called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a halt to hostilities across the region, including in Lebanon.
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Baelor Targaryen Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel) — often called Baelor Breakspear — is a noble and widely respected Targaryen prince known for his honor, leadership and skill in battle.
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That’s why everything looks different in a cold pool versus a hot shower.
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After a morning of spotty showers, the Twin Cities is enjoying sunshine, a nice breeze and highs in the mid-70s Wednesday.
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“Hail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hail. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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