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as in to say
to correctly produce the sound of (a word or letter) with one's voice
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as in to recite
to say or announce (something) in an official or formal way
The priest pronounced the blessing. Emotions ran high in the courtroom as the judge pronounced sentence.
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as in to proclaim
to say officially or assertively that (something or someone) is something specified
They pronounced the mission a success. She pronounced them married.
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Thompson was pronounced dead some 30 minutes later.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
Stevenson and Ludwig were thrown from the vehicle on impact and pronounced dead at the scene, authorities told the station.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
The River Course has pronounced elevation changes, while Meadow Valleys provides strategic challenges and natural beauty.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The Arcadia Fire Department responded to the call and took the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
Stevenson and Ludwig were thrown from the vehicle on impact and pronounced dead at the scene, authorities told the station.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
The River Course has pronounced elevation changes, while Meadow Valleys provides strategic challenges and natural beauty.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The Arcadia Fire Department responded to the call and took the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
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The league does not publicize those distributions, but the Rays have been a beneficiary, people briefed on that process said.—
Evan Drellich,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Initially, the damage was attributed to high winds but eventually was investigated as a hate crime, police said.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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Pritzker even used an appearance on MSNBC to recite the U.S. Capitol switchboard number.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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How long will this continue before reciting bigoted chants and bearing weapons becomes blocking Jews from buildings and harming Israeli students?—
Ellia M Torkian,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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No one was trying to proclaim innocence for Dahmer or Ted Bundy in their recent revisitations, even if both series did come under fire for being too centered around the killer.—
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Vox,
4 Mar. 2025
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In 2014, former President Barack Obama proclaimed March 31, Chávez's birthday, to be a federal commemorative holiday.—
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USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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The soldiers, speaking from the front by telephone Friday and Saturday, requested anonymity to discuss sensitive operations.—
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11 Mar. 2025
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Days after Khalil spoke to CNN, the university missed its deadline to reach an agreement on divestment.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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That’s a strong statement, and trust me, the words were uttered with conviction.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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This statement could be uttered for any of Gigi Hadid’s recent bob looks.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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When Lawrence declares the Cowboys as a team that isn’t going to win a Super Bowl in the next few years — Lawrence signed a three-year deal in Seattle — the core of the team is understandably going to take offense to that.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The department relieved Proctor of duty on July 1, the very same day a mistrial was declared in the Read case.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Choosing either the Four Seasons or Boulders gives a convenient combination of accommodations, spa, food and access to four of the very best golf courses in greater Scottsdale.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Then finding a solution for them, but more give them the illusion of choice.—
Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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There’s much misinformation about who actually pays tariffs Trump is a proponent of tariffs, insisting that they are paid for by foreign countries.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Against the advice of Sinatra, Cal hits the button, insisting the people of America need a chance to survive.—
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TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Pronounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronounce. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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