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hot air

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Definition of hot air

as in rhetoric

boastful speech or writing his taking credit for the rescue was mostly hot air, since the boat was actually saved by the Coast Guard

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language that is impressive-sounding but not meaningful or sincere her campaign promise to "fight for the people" showed a taste for stale hot air

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Recent Examples of hot air As daylight faded, visitors explored inside the grand hall and wandered the gardens before the night ended with hot air balloon rides and fireworks over the property. — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026 Heat domes act like a lid on a pot, trapping and enhancing hot air beneath them. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 The National Weather Service says the high-pressure system will continue to pump hot air from the east into the atmosphere. — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 30 July 2026 The offseason buzz around this young man has been Manningesque, and his growth over the second half of last season should be enough proof that those words aren't just hot air. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hot air

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The ad led Democratic and Republican House leadership to condemn the antisemitic rhetoric targeting Fine.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026
Republicans who claim that democratic socialists are like communists are either misinformed or deliberately using misleading rhetoric for political advantage.

— Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026

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Active noise cancellation helps minimize engine noise and cabin chatter, and bringing your own pair means you’re covered no matter what your particular flight provides.

— Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Usually most of that chatter online is about what Kelce chooses to wear.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026

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Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham addressed a viral pre-game rant by their head coach after the Indiana Fever's 106-92 win over the New York Liberty on Tuesday.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Wolfson suggested the exhibit could integrate the video of Galliano’s rant directly, alongside commentary on it.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

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