tout

Example Sentences

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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

The second tout we met gave us the phone number of the smuggler Ahmad, who had been operating out of northern France for more than five years, we were told.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The Vital Lyfe co-founders said that being able to tout SpaceX credentials can be a big help with attracting funding, although a solid idea and a business plan also goes a long way.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Voices from across the military tout humble, dignified professionalism as essential to morale and project confidence from leadership down through the ranks.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 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