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as in to advertise
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
a new cleaning agent touted as the only product a homeowner needs for all his or her cleaning chores
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as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
statements from several former patients touting the doctor's alleged cancer cure
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as in to promote
to provide publicity for
an avalanche of ads touting the new movie
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Recent Examples of tout
What's New Russia touted its growing nuclear submarine fleet on Saturday amid tensions with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as new submarines are expected to be delivered to the Russian Navy soon.
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Regan touts a tenure driven by environmental justice WASHINGTON -- Michael Regan, who championed environmental justice as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, will leave the agency Dec. 31, three weeks before the end of President Joe Biden's term.
—Matthew Daly The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Biden in a press release touted his administration’s efforts to combat gun violence but argued that there was more to be done — especially as his presidency enters the final stretch.
—Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
At a press conference in Watts earlier this week, city and police leaders touted the latest crime statistics which showed a roughly 50% reduction in gang homicides from this point last year.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Regan touts a tenure driven by environmental justice WASHINGTON -- Michael Regan, who championed environmental justice as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, will leave the agency Dec. 31, three weeks before the end of President Joe Biden's term.
—Matthew Daly The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Biden in a press release touted his administration’s efforts to combat gun violence but argued that there was more to be done — especially as his presidency enters the final stretch.
—Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
At a press conference in Watts earlier this week, city and police leaders touted the latest crime statistics which showed a roughly 50% reduction in gang homicides from this point last year.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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On its website, Party City is advertising that everything is on sale up to 50% off.Juliana Kim, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
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Comedian Steph Broadbridge advertised her Raygun: The Musical for the first time on September 25 to be performed at the Kinselas bar in Sydney.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Hill: The Congressional Black Caucus applauded Biden’s death row clemency.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
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Space travel enthusiasts have applauded his goal of one day placing a man on Mars.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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The Gateways program promotes a network of bay sites to the public.Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
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In the same way that dieting doesn’t promote overall health, money management doesn’t reduce financial stress, either.Dana Miranda, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
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What's New Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Kevin Marino Cabrera will serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Panama, a role that could become contentious amid recent tensions between the two countries.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Nearly 10,000 pounds of raw pork sausage and bologna were included in two separate recalls, federal officials announced.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk targeted Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., who praised sitting FBI Director Christopher Wray, who resigned last week.Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Package your client feedback The exact words clients use to praise you are so valuable in your messaging.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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John retired and sold the company to his sons Elmer and Everett in 1928, while son Lloyd joined the company in 1933.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Buffett sold large quantities of Apple and Bank of America shares this year.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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We were reminded of the many slick pleasures of this subgenre recently through Clint Eastwood’s elegant and widely acclaimed legal thriller Juror #2, with a stylish premise reminiscent of a Sidney Lumet and Otto Preminger picture.Tomris Laffly, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Watkins Glen, acclaimed for its challenging road course, provides a picturesque but formidable track that is a firm fan-favorite.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Those winners hail from: California Missouri Pennsylvania Wyoming The next Mega Millions drawing on Dec. 27 will be worth an estimated $1.15 billion.Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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Although the name suggests otherwise, this chocolate cake with coconut-pecan frosting hails from Dallas, Texas, and dates back to the 1950s.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Tout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tout. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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