as in announced
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
the studio is going all out to tub-thump its latest summer blockbuster
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But new evidence from a witness to the incident has led to a fresh investigation and the placement of several police officers on leave, the police chief announced Monday.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026 -
But among them, the 39-year-old Luis Suarez announced his retirement from international soccer following the 2024 Copa America.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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In many cases, phone-free parties emerge in the form of novelty pop-ups, advertised as a chance to escape the pressures of an ever-demanding online universe.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The question of whether blue light glasses work as advertised has moved from a niche eye-care discussion to a mainstream consumer concern, especially as screen time climbs and shoppers spend money on lenses that promise better sleep, less eye strain and sharper focus.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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The dish is highly acclaimed in Kansas City, named one of Kansas City Magazine’s best breakfast dishes in 2024.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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The show was acclaimed by both critics and audiences.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Yet, all the white men eligible for a promotion to the rank of General were promoted.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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The Vegas Golden Knights have promoted Ryan Craig to head coach, replacing John Tortorella, the club announced Wednesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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That project blew up and the team left town after city officials balked at the team’s excessive demands for taxpayer subsidies.—
Daniel Borenstein,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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One of those blew up on its landing attempt while another was purposefully expended to get its payload to a higher orbital insertion.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Wondering if the talk about using eggshells in your garden is all it's cracked up to be?—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Is tofu all it's cracked up to be?—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Others, however, like Darren Aronofsky and Natasha Lyonne have openly embraced it, as other stars like Demi Moore, Sandra Bullock and Reese Witherspoon have trumpeted the tech’s inevitability.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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Union leaders trumpeted gains in SAG-AFTRA’s tentative contract with the major studios, citing stronger AI protections and the consolidation of previously separate pension plans.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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“Tub-thumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tub-thumped. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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