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hoopla

[hoop-lah] / ˈhup lɑ /


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You guys really seem to enjoy all the awards-season hoopla.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 18, 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

Yet more than a year later, none of that hoopla appears to have moved the needle on the sale of the property.

From MarketWatch Feb. 17, 2026

It’s easy to get caught up in the hoopla of Michelin stars and World’s 50 Best lists, but by making restaurants status symbols, we often forget that their purpose is to nourish and sustain us.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 3, 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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