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A ~ is a short, loud tune played on trumpets or other similar instruments to announce a special event.
The ceremony opened with a ~ of trumpets.
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2.
If something happens with a ~, it happens or is announced with a lot of publicity. If something happens without a ~, it happens without a lot of fuss or publicity. (JOURNALISM)
The company was privatised with a ~ of publicity...
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