declare
Example Sentences
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The Iranian government on Sunday declared three days of national mourning for "martyrs" including members of the security forces killed in two weeks of protests, state television said.
From Barron's
A state of emergency has been declared in Victoria as thousands of firefighters and more than 70 aircraft battled the blaze.
From BBC
If the council was to become responsible for this, Nethsingha says it would leave the authority "in section 114 territory", where councils effectively declare themselves bankrupt.
From BBC
Asfura, a conservative businessman, was declared winner of the presidential election on December 24, weeks after a tight race marred by delays and allegations of fraud.
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A day earlier, authorities had declared a state of disaster.
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