as in assertion
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
once the delegates had made the declaration that the colonies were henceforth independent of Great Britain, their fate was sealed
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Recent Examples of declaration
Lee’s next test in safeguarding those interests promises to be trickier: restoring stability to South Korea following the tumultuous ouster of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose impeachment was confirmed in April following his December 2024 declaration of martial law.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
The election caps a particularly turbulent several months in the country’s politics that began with right-wing President Yoon Suk Yeol declaration of martial law last December.
—Jong Eun Lee, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Another part of the bill wants to stop local governments listed in a federal disaster declaration and located within 100 miles of a hurricane's path from introducing tougher regulations within a year after a storm strikes their communities.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
But Lamont could have used his declaration to also increase allowable spending in each of the next two fiscal years to grow by the same $284 million, plus roughly another 5% or $14 million.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
The election caps a particularly turbulent several months in the country’s politics that began with right-wing President Yoon Suk Yeol declaration of martial law last December.
—Jong Eun Lee, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Another part of the bill wants to stop local governments listed in a federal disaster declaration and located within 100 miles of a hurricane's path from introducing tougher regulations within a year after a storm strikes their communities.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
But Lamont could have used his declaration to also increase allowable spending in each of the next two fiscal years to grow by the same $284 million, plus roughly another 5% or $14 million.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaration
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Read or listen to the story » Editor’s Pick Photograph by Spencer Platt / Getty Looking for the National Guard in Los Angeles President Trump’s assertions that federal troops have saved the city from destruction did not appear to reflect reality, Emily Witt reports from on the ground in L.A.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
11 June 2025
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Under Pennsylvania law, Clary must allege specifics about the supposedly defamatory words, including the speaker, the date, to whom the statement was made and an assertion the statement was, in fact, false.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2025
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Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, which was a plaintiff in his suit, are able to amend some of the claims by June 23, the judge ruled.—
June 9,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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For example, its Barracuda product line claims to use up to 50% fewer parts and 95% fewer tools, leading to a 30% reduction in per-unit missile cost, according to Air and Space Forces Magazine.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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This was despite the insistence of Mayor Bass and the LAPD chief that the police wouldn’t be getting involved.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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The Stars insistence on falling behind was going to get them.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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The announcement, though abrupt, was not altogether surprising: City leaders have fretted the loss of Blue Diamond since the 1990s, and the cooperative has been steadily cutting costs in recent years.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Assess the historical likelihood of a positive post-earnings return and take a position prior to the announcement.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Harvard University secured a temporary order blocking President Donald Trump’s proclamation that sought to bar international students from attending the institution.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 June 2025
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Creating truly inclusive workplaces for LGBTQ+ employees requires sustained commitment that extends far beyond Pride Month proclamations.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Declaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declaration. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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