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as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
a pronounced tendency to slurp her soup
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as in obvious
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad
walking with a pronounced limp
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as in said
to correctly produce the sound of (a word or letter) with one's voice
How do you pronounce your last name? We practiced pronouncing our Spanish vocabulary words .
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as in uttered
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 proclaimed
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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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 11 Oct. 2024
The report highlights that without adequate energy storage solutions and backup resources, the risk of blackouts will become more pronounced, especially during periods of high consumption.
—Barry Moline, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
She was pronounced dead after being transported to a hospital.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Initially, Stan imparts only a small flavor of the familiar Trump flair; as his Trump ages, his delivery becomes more pronounced, his accent and cadence informed by both his father Fred and his mentor Roy.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 11 Oct. 2024
The report highlights that without adequate energy storage solutions and backup resources, the risk of blackouts will become more pronounced, especially during periods of high consumption.
—Barry Moline, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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First responders airlifted him to Memorial Hermann Hospital Medical Center, where medical personnel pronounced him dead upon arrival.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
She was pronounced dead after being transported to a hospital.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Oppo’s newest flagship phone, the Find X8 Pro, is the first phone in this series to return to the global stage after the last two models remained China-exclusive, and with the return come several noticeable quality of life improvements.Ben Sin, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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But while there might have been a noticeable drop in the use of these services, most of us would still rather receive a physical card through the mailbox than a digital one in our inbox.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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That's a substantial change that may not be immediately obvious.Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Here’s How to Shop for the Right Strap-On By Malia Griggs Of these triggers, the most obvious is probably lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products that doesn’t sit well with certain people, like those who are lactose-intolerant.Caroline Tien, SELF, 22 Nov. 2024
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Whether or not Drucker uttered those famous words, the message resonates deeply within the corporate world.Vince Molinaro, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement Taylor Swift’s name was uttered only once, by Walz.David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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Nearly $1 billion in donations have poured in, much coming from corporations such as Apple and the Total energy group, and prominent French lineages, including the Bettencourt Meyers family of L’Oréal, the Pinaults of Kering, and the Arnaults of LVMH.Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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Authorities in Hong Kong sentenced 45 prominent pro-democracy activists to up to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for violating a wide-ranging national security law imposed on the area by China.Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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It was shown to a broader audience through theater showings and blatant marketing, such as Times Square, New York, and Los Angeles billboards.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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As the Cure’s front man and primary songwriter, Smith’s never been shy about drawing blatant lyrical inspiration from his favorite books and poems.Chris Stanton, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Central American country not only declared bitcoin legal tender but also created regulations regarding digital assets in general, and have been accumulating bitcoin.Javier Bastardo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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If the amendment passes, state of emergency declarations would automatically expire 30 days after being declared by the governor.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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In District 10, which Mahan represented before becoming mayor, George Casey has defeated incumbent Arjun Batra after jumping out to a commanding lead and winning 57.8% of the vote in his district, according to Friday evening’s vote tally by the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Gallego took a commanding early lead over Lake in the initial results.Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic, 8 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps most glaring Sunday, however, was the rash of mistakes that prevented Washington from beating a Cowboys team missing many of its best players.C.J. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
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That’s the total debt owed by the U.S. federal government, by far an all-time high, posing one of the most glaring issues for the next Treasury boss to address.Derek Saul, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Pronounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronounced. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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