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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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Stewart was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
She was rushed to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead, police said.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
She was rushed to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
The man was freed and taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
She was rushed to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead, police said.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
She was rushed to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
The man was freed and taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Paul Smith said that between November 2023 and August 2024, the company has spent about $21 million on construction costs.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Dec. 2024
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After the attack, the prison was placed on lockdown, meaning all those incarcerated in the facility were confined to their housing, as a precaution while an investigation is ongoing, Todd said.Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Special blessings are recited before the lighting and traditional songs are sung afterwards.Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Andrew sends me a clip of the actor John Hurt reciting it: here.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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Big black letters on either side of the flatbed proclaimed ART IS … O’Grady, then 48, had decided to become an artist just six years before, after two marriages, an attempt at a novel, and stints as a translator and rock critic.Jillian Steinhauer, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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Every American of faith can now confidently proclaim that nativity scenes and other religious symbols can be freely displayed at courthouses, city halls, parks, and holiday festivals.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Trump spoke at this year’s event in Phoenix, Arizona over the weekend, repeatedly lashing out at trans people while outlining his vision for his impending second term.Abby Monteil, Them, 23 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, a range of Cotton Incorporated subject-matter experts have spoken at in-person and virtual events to educate and engage audiences.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
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Passengers also told the outlet that Virgil uttered racial slurs and attacked two crew members.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Twenty-two years later, Maggie’s still only uttered a single word — daddy (voiced by Elizabeth Taylor, no less) — but that’s all that needs to be said. 33.Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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Compounders face deadlines, with some exceptions The FDA initially declared the tirzepatide shortage over in October.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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But in 2023, the group celebrated a groundbreaking victory in Montana, the first time a court in the U.S. declared that a government had a constitutional responsibility to protect people from climate change.Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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And given its volatility, any government purchases or sales could have an outsized impact on bitcoin's price.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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On third-and-10, Rodgers caught the snap, took a few steps back, and waited — the offensive line, solid all afternoon, gave him time.Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Although overall complaints have decreased, Boyles insists that its not because foul odors are no longer an issue.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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White insisted the reigning heavyweight champion and GOAT of the sport isn’t afraid to fight anyone.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Pronounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronounce. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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