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WordBand 7.5–8Toofey picks
sensationalism
/sɛnˈseɪʃənəˌlɪzəm/
noun
The use of shocking stories to attract attention rather than to inform.
- “Sensationalism in the press can mislead readers about real risks.”Toofey
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Source: Written for Toofey (original); IPA generated with eSpeak NG (GPL-3.0 (software))