hype
Example Sentences
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“There was a lot of hype, because he was different, loud and provocative,” said Murphy, a conservative who has advised former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and many other Republicans.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Broadcom’s stock had been priced for perfection after a strong recent rally but the company’s earnings commentary didn’t live up to the hype — sending shares down 14% shortly after Thursday’s open.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
But Ciena’s stock shed nearly 14% on Thursday—after having run up more than 160% since the first of the year on strong hype about the company’s exposure to the AI build-out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Now she thinks "we are past the hype" as "dating apps didn't work as they promised they would".
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
I suppose if enough people believe in the hype, anything is possible.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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