variants
or halloo
also hallo
as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
far into the night searchers could be heard holloing for the lost child
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Green shouted that the president did not have a mandate to cut Medicaid.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025 -
Also, shout out to Roan's left thumbnail, which is currently swathed in a Band-Aid.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2025
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Police yelled at him to stay back, eventually handcuffing the 17-year NFL veteran before releasing him with a citation for an expired license plate.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Captured in a shocking video obtained by KPNX, a woman could be seen completely undressed, pacing the aisle and belligerently yelling before takeoff.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Speaking of Armageddon, the scene at the end when Ben Affleck says goodby to Bruce Willis has developed a reputation online for making grown men cry.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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The filing describes heaving-like breathing and crying throughout the call.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Those in need of shelter from the cold can call 211 to check availability of beds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2023
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Their children’s schoolmates call the sisters the Puffling Queens.—
Cheryl Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2023
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There, Garrett screamed at his girlfriend, a guest in a neighboring room would later tell Tricia.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2025
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This cutout, one-shoulder suit, $165 at Nordstrom, is daring and screams glamour.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Gusts of 50 to 70 mph roared in both states Tuesday and Wednesday morning.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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Valor roared to a quirky, unexpected lead and fended off a serious comeback attempt Monday night at Magness Arena, defeating PSD, 7-4, and claiming the Class 5A state hockey championship.—
Corey Masisak,
The Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Hollo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hollo. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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