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hoopla

[hoop-lah] / ˈhup lɑ /


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With the semiquincentennial hoopla peaking this week, I’d rather think that freedom isn’t emptiness but the seed of all greatness—another word for everything to gain.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

But I was expecting more World Cup hoopla.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

In the hoopla of Koy breaking his own audience record at the venue, Iglesias crashed the show, presented his friend with a plaque and laid down the gauntlet in front of 17,500 fans.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 5, 2026

But the hoopla surrounding the contest to own this Old Hollywood giant ignores the fact that Old Hollywood is past its prime.

From Barron's Feb. 18, 2026

I try to keep to myself when there's hoopla, but some of them know it's my 'hood, so they're coming by to find out my opinion.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon




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