declared

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In another, Pittman declared a mistrial because one attorney in the case wore a civil rights-themed t-shirt, honoring the death of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, claiming that the t-shirt contaminated the entire jury pool.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

Many other residents have returned since a ceasefire was first declared in mid-April, but the aftershocks are still being felt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

The 14th Amendment repudiated that old constitutional order once and for all, and now, as interpreted, declared that belonging would no longer depend on blood, lineage, or inherited status.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

For instance, six NHS trusts in England declared a critical incident last week after hot weather adversely affected their IT systems, scanners, and cancer and lab equipment.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

When the girls were brought to Leah’s house, the spirits were declared real.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock