professed

Example Sentences

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While from time to time, like Matthew Arnold a century before, she professed to see some virtue in the lower classes, she reserved most of her literary barbs for the middle class.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

This country has violated its professed principles many times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Filmmakers and critics fretted, reasonably, that a Netflix acquisition would kill off the moviegoing experience for good, in light of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos’ professed antipathy toward theater-exclusive releases.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

Self professed Traitors superfan Aideen Dunn said the Newry traitor is "doing us mummies proud".

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

“Young Havisham’s name was Arthur. Compeyson is the man who professed to be Miss Havisham’s lover.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens