as in announced
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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Yet, even in 2025—eighteen years after the publication of the last book in the series, fourteen years after the release of its last film, and several years after Rowling first announced her gender-critical politics—the popularity of Potter’s magical world endures.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
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Louisiana Fish Fry, the makers behind many delicious Cajun and Creole cooking products, just announced the launch of a new Dark Roux Gumbo Base, creating a premium, yet quick and convenient, solution for home chefs.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Growing up in showbiz isn't all it's cracked up to be, at least according to Shaun Cassidy.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Original castmembers Richard Kline and Priscilla Barnes also cracked up the crowd, reprising their roles as nurse Teri and lovable lech Larry.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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Get pampered at Enchantment Resort Sedona has no shortage of spa and wellness resorts, and one of the most acclaimed of these spots is in Boynton Canyon, one of the city's four major vortexes.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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President Woodrow Wilson, acclaimed for founding the post-World War I League of Nations, ultimately never joined the United Nations predecessor.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Despite consecutive losses to Tennessee and Texas A&M, the Bulldogs have looked far better than advertised, beating Arizona State while taking the Volunteers to overtime en route to a 4-2 record.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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It was advertised as spacious, with an eat-in kitchen.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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Cellar’s statement came days after detransition activist Chloe Cole’s characterization of the story blew up online and attracted the attention of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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That blew up when Primeau was claimed by the Maple Leafs when the Hurricanes tried to assign him to AHL Chicago.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Cried up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cried%20up. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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