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hype

[hahyp] / haɪp /
NOUN
extensive publicity
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“But a lot of the hype was on the internet, not in the city of Los Angeles voter rolls.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The truth is more complicated than either the hype or its critics allow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Broadcom’s stock had been priced for perfection after a strong recent rally but the company’s earnings commentary didn’t live up to the hype — sending shares down 14% shortly after Thursday’s open.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Now she thinks "we are past the hype" as "dating apps didn't work as they promised they would".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

There are ayes and yahs mixed in, upping the hype.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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