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Example Sentences

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To tout that total lack of characterization as unique or revolutionary is a joke.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Campaign strategists love to tout a military record, a blue-collar résumé, small-business ownership, and a life of family and faith, in part because they suggest qualities that bode well for a political leader.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

The strikes highlight tensions between the two sides, even as they tout progress toward an interim peace deal, says Phillip Securities’ research team in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

He is using his money to not only tout his record and build a robust campaign operation, but to slash at competitors who present a threat to his candidacy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

I’m always amused by commercials for banks which tout their personalized service, which service amounts to a poorly trained and badly paid cashier saying “Good morning” and then promptly fouling up your transaction.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos