tout

Example Sentences

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When Darren Woods took over as chief executive in 2017, he continued to tout algae as a potential fuel source that could help Exxon play a bigger role in a cleaner energy future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Curtis has been traveling across California to tout his methods.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Lobbyists in Washington, who once thrived behind the scenes, now loudly tout their connections and successes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The US Senate overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan housing bill Thursday aimed at boosting construction of affordable homes, giving lawmakers a rare legislative victory they hope to tout to voters worried about rising living costs.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

The skilled orator is out not necessarily to knock down his opponent’s case tout court—but to misrepresent his opponent’s case in such a way as to make it easier to attack.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith