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ballyhooing

verb

present participle of ballyhoo

as in advertising

to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively that reviewer always ballyhoos any book by one of his pet authors

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as in promoting

to provide publicity for the TV networks usually spend the summer months ballyhooing their new fall shows

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Boruchow said that part of the off-price retailer's value to brands is its ability to quietly sell excess merchandise without widely advertising those discounts online.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Wild Land is currently advertising it directly for preorder price of US$9,099.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of advertising

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The property has 21 private cottages, each simple, calming, and tech-free, promoting deep rest and focus.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Broadcasters also lost interest in promoting the show as its ratings and their Emmy hauls declined amid the rise of HBO, cable channels AMC and FX, and streamers, including Netflix.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

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Blumhouse is diving into another horror video game, announcing an Amanda the Adventurer adaptation.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
The association cited Uthmeier’s involvement in the Hope Florida scandal in its news release announcing the donation to Rodríguez.

— Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of announcing

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Many advisors also aim to reduce your lifetime tax bill with such strategies as selling profitable assets during your lower income years.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Fremantle, which has a first-look deal with Me+You, is selling the show globally.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

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Why Missouri police like ALPRs The Missouri Department of Public Safety argues that ALPRs are vital to making Missouri safer, touting the technology as a way to quickly identify vehicles suspected to be involved in criminal activity.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Creators are also touting tailoring hacks, such as taking in waistbands, that are combined with thrifting basic essentials (t-shirts, knits and belt adjusters).

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of touting

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