declared

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The dollar erased nearly all of its wartime gains as the Strait of Hormuz was declared open for commercial traffic and Wall Street grew confident an Iran peace deal is coming.

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

Iran’s foreign minister said that in conjunction with the cease-fire in Lebanon, “the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office said Celeste was declared dead on Sept. 8, one day after her 15th birthday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“I have been sitting here for nearly an hour, asking Edward for a clue, a hint, a sign,” the Widow Ashton declared.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood