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Hype

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Exaggerated Claims

Be skeptical of 'hype' that promises too much, as it may not deliver.

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Despite all the hype, the 'revolutionary' gadget did little more than my old phone.
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Media Influence

Media often use 'hype' to generate excitement or interest before an event.

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The fight was nowhere near as epic as the media hype suggested.
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