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as in promoted
to provide publicity for
the director and actors are making the obligatory rounds of the late-night shows to talk up their new movie
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as in spoke out
to voice one's opinions freely with force
feel free to talk up if you have any objections
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Recent Examples of talked up
The Original continued to brutalize his opposition on the outside as Rey Mysterio talked up the importance of the connection between El Grande II and the fans.
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Rodriguez had been talked up at one point as a possible opponent of Bass in this year’s election.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Seydoux has been talked up as a Best Actress contender here at the festival.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
The Dodgers and Roberts have talked up Hernández’s strides defensively since moving back to left field this season.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Over the past few years, movies have had more presence at the upfronts, and 40 minutes into the WBD presentation the company talked up the opportunities for its film slate.
—Peter White, Deadline, 13 May 2026
On Thursday evening, Jim also interviewed Corning CEO Wendell Weeks, who also talked up the alliance.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Last month, the company also talked up its efforts to double Leo’s launch frequency and pack more satellites into each rocket.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Rodriguez had been talked up at one point as a possible opponent of Bass in this year’s election.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Seydoux has been talked up as a Best Actress contender here at the festival.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
The Dodgers and Roberts have talked up Hernández’s strides defensively since moving back to left field this season.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Over the past few years, movies have had more presence at the upfronts, and 40 minutes into the WBD presentation the company talked up the opportunities for its film slate.
—Peter White, Deadline, 13 May 2026
On Thursday evening, Jim also interviewed Corning CEO Wendell Weeks, who also talked up the alliance.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Last month, the company also talked up its efforts to double Leo’s launch frequency and pack more satellites into each rocket.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talked up
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The Missouri Secretary of State’s Office authorized the company to do business in Missouri in February, shortly after Kehoe promoted his plan to eliminate the state income tax during his annual State of the State address in January.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Wannstedt hired him as a graduate assist and promoted him to secondary/cornerbacks coach in 2008.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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The decision faced opposition from community members who spoke out against the plan.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Massachusetts leaders spoke out quickly after the death of former Congressman and House Financial Services Committee Chair Barney Frank was announced on Wednesday morning, praising his service to the state and the country.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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To make matters messier, Danson and Goldberg’s romance was cooling off and the two actually tried to get out of the Friars roast, but the club said the tickets had been sold and the show must go on.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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In corporate news, shares in Universal Music Group were seen down 6% following reports that Pershing Square had sold its stake in the group, after two failed takeover attempts.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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But not one of them spoke up during the meeting so the meeting moved forward.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Jack Osbourne spoke up in defense of the AI avatar of Ozzy Osbourne that was announced last week.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2026
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Hong Kong/Hangzhou — Stephen Curry announced a partnership for his signature brand with Li-Ning on Monday, ending his sneaker free agency in a major win for the Chinese sportswear giant.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The first image in the exhibition announced the playful tenor of the oversize works, which often verged on the ludic despite the lack of spontaneity owing to the cumbersome Land Camera.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The Four Seasons actress shouted out her husband, Jeff Richmond, ahead of their 25th wedding anniversary with her signature wit.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Several petites shouted out these wide-leg pants as friendly for smaller frames.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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Some collapsed on the ground at the cave’s entrance and were hugged by a group of workers who cried in joy.—
Jintamas Saksornchai,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Some collapsed on the ground at the cave’s entrance, and were hugged by a group of workers who cried in joy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 May 2026
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Before Schiraldi could respond, a second rep piped up in Richards’s defense.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Garrett Tyrrell of Durango, sitting to her right, piped up.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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