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hoopla

[hoop-lah] / ˈhup lɑ /


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I’m not here for the World Cup but am soaking in all the hoopla ahead of Saturday’s quarterfinal match between England and Norway.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

But I was expecting more World Cup hoopla.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

Before we parted, I asked if, having already won two awards, he still gets caught up in the hoopla of the Tony Awards.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 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

When the hoopla died down a bit, Mr. Lucas said to my father, “You’re right about that, son. Can’t go to the courthouse without a bride.”

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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