declared

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On Friday, financial markets appeared to signal hope that the worst had been avoided after both Trump and Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz was open.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The only reason that didn’t come to pass is that Israel finally declared a 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon on Thursday evening.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

President Donald Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz “open” for now — easing concerns about oil supplies, even as some analysts questioned the rally’s stability.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

“The death of poetry has been declared many times throughout history, but it’s always transforming — and recently, it has transformed due to social media,” Lino said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“Only one way to prove my hypothesis,” I declared.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas