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as in to promote
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 to speak up
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 talk up
Desai also talked up the Indian government’s single-window portal for international productions seeking permits and location information across different states.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024
Trump has also talked up tariffs on imports to generate revenues and reduce deficits, while some Republican lawmakers such as House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, have discussed adding work requirements to trim Medicaid expenses.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2024
Well in advance of the show’s opening, developers with projects to push and brokers with mansions to sell (especially with dockage in the back and waterfront views) talked up cocktail parties this month at high-end restaurants, as well as gatherings aboard yachts.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
Feige was keen to talk up Asia’s importance to Marvel.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024
Trump has also talked up tariffs on imports to generate revenues and reduce deficits, while some Republican lawmakers such as House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, have discussed adding work requirements to trim Medicaid expenses.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2024
Well in advance of the show’s opening, developers with projects to push and brokers with mansions to sell (especially with dockage in the back and waterfront views) talked up cocktail parties this month at high-end restaurants, as well as gatherings aboard yachts.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
Feige was keen to talk up Asia’s importance to Marvel.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk up
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Finding and tracking a big, healthy bear is a positive sign for the Black Bear Program and efforts to promote the recovery of the bear population in Mississippi.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The administration's last-minute federal rules and regulations have been in the works for months to promote components of Biden's agenda ‒ such as combatting climate change, reducing fees for consumers and lowering drug prices.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The last time Mosley spoke up with the parks department dealt with a man named Tracey Peterson, who lives in Gary.Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Ireland will always speak up for human rights and international law.Reuters, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit specifically accuses Thompson of selling more than $15 million of his UnitedHealth shares while the company was under a federal antitrust investigation that had not yet been disclosed to shareholders.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Moan filed the wrongful death complaint in St. Louis County, Missouri, court against Sleep Number Corp. and Leggett & Platt Inc., both of which designed, manufactured, marketed, sold and warrantied the bed.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Over the weekend, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who had polio as a child, spoke out in defense of the polio vaccine after a recent report disclosed that one of Kennedy’s advisors filed a petition to revoke approval for the polio vaccine in 2022.Michelle L. Price and Adriana Gomez Licon, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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On Friday night, President-elect Donald Trump spoke out in favor of shooting down the mysterious drones if necessary, while suggesting that the Biden administration was withholding information about the sightings.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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There appeared to be some Mangione supporters present; one woman appeared to be crying during the hearing.Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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Mostly, Coleman is there for whenever someone needs to talk — or cry — with a trusted confidant.Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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And shout out to @birdgangspirits spirits Philadelphia for throwing us some goodies to give away.Gil Macias, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Upon his return to the stage, Stevie shouted out Berry Gordy — in honor of his 95th birthday and of course, their storied relationship — as well as Mayor Karen Bass for her efforts to combat the homelessness crisis plaguing Los Angeles.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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That day, Piaf’s secretary had already informed them that the meeting was canceled when the singer piped up in a weary voice from her bedroom and agreed to see them.Alex Williams, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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Zen pipes up that his yakuza captors asked him if there were any phrases his mom regularly used.Chris Klimek, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2024
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Beth angrily yells at the horse trainer to come meet the wealthy buyers who are waiting for him.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Beth yells at him to get to the arena to meet wealthy buyers waiting for him.Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Talk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20up. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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