as in to announce
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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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey announced an effort to create his department's new strategic plan in April.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025 -
But in June, Thiam, now barred from running for the presidential election, announced the formation of a common front with Laurent Gbagbo’s African People’s Party – Côte d’Ivoire.—
Joël Té-Léssia Assoko,
semafor.com,
23 July 2025
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Not so lucky was Roy Wilson, a veteran of over 65 aerial sequences, who was killed during the filming of Columbia’s War Correspondent (1932) when his plane went into a tailspin at 2,000 feet and cracked up on the ground.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
14 June 2025
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The two cracked up laughing, and not about how Ohtani was swinging the bat.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Those lanes are gone, with the empty building advertised as a potential restaurant, brewery, retail space or mixed-use development.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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On Friday evening, his Golf Wang site updated with merch for the new album that featured vinyl, t-shirts and hats advertising the new record and confirming its imminent release.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
19 July 2025
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The match was highly acclaimed and served as a major test for the dominant champion.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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The stage production debuted earlier this year with a critically acclaimed, extended six-week run at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh, which broke box office records for the venue.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
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In doing so, Trump has blown up any talk about a post-American era.—
Hal Brands,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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With the reciprocal tariffs, Trump is effectively blowing up the rules governing world trade.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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The organization aims to promote local music, art and live experiences that drive community, culture and tourism.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Knight, who previously served as the show’s chief correspondent, was promoted to co-host in March 2024.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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Durham University’s Gillian Foulger, who has worked in geothermal for four decades, said companies trumpet big breakthroughs all the time.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has trumpeted the project, LNG Canada, whose plant, pipeline, gas fields, docks and other assets are worth 48 billion Canadian dollars (about $35 billion).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Despite the rocky start, CEO Shawn Stewart touted the progress of the Omni integration in the company’s 2025 annual report.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 July 2025
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Grand Canyon West's website touts the glass bridge as strong enough to support the weight of 70 Boeing 747 jumbo jets at full capacity, but the experience may be overwhelming for those afraid of heights.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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“Cry up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cry%20up. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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