give word

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Central Command, called the White House residence to give word that within 72 hours there would be a "specific and overwhelming attack to restore justice," as a senior Administration official put it.

From Time Magazine Archive

Prior to this time it had been customary to give word signals for the different plays, these being certain words which were used in various sentences relating to football and the progress of the game.

From Football Days Memories of the Game and of the Men behind the Ball by Edwards, William Hanford

I told him that we wanted him to go to the Hudson delegates and give word that the "jig" was up and that they must throw their support to Martine.

From Woodrow Wilson as I Know Him by Tumulty, Joseph P.

Just give word to the ticket man, an' he'll see you get off right.

From The Way of the Strong by Cullum, Ridgwell

Lie low!" quoth Tressady, rising, "Bide still all and let no man stir till I give word.

From Black Bartlemy's Treasure by Farnol, Jeffery