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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Research Institutes and Other Initiatives The College of William & Mary announced a $100 million gift that will be used to establish the Batten School of Coastal and Marine Sciences.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025 -
In Los Angeles, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a probe into a close call involving a plane transporting the Gonzaga University Men's basketball team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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It's not always advertised, so reach out and ask about it.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
4 Jan. 2025
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In true influencer style, Meghan could also use her Instagram account to generate income, with companies paying up to $1 million to be advertised in one of her posts, the Daily Mail reported.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
2 Jan. 2025
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He was promoted to assistant city manager in 2013.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Jan. 2025
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Pippen was promoted from his two-way deal to a roster contract and has played every game for a team with the second-best record in the West.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Tub-thumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tub-thumped. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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