bloviate
Example Sentences
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While Trump bloviated about tariffs, the Hispanic Republican Club chair nibbled on dessert.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
"I wear with pride his drunken, bloviated scorn. Please don’t cry," the lawmaker joked, referencing Boehner's reputation for appearing publicly emotional at various points throughout his career.
From Fox News • Apr. 12, 2021
What, besides the bloviated tweets that will accompany even the most modest ratings victory?
From Salon • Jan. 1, 2017
“The majority of men do it, and all would be mortified if others heard their bloviated stories.”
From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2016
His teenage daughter has taken his doctrines to heart and wants to actually pursue the radical actions that he only bloviated about.
From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2016
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