declared

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In the middle of the meeting, led by France and Britain, President Trump declared on social media he had reached a breakthrough with Iran and the strait would be fully reopened.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

On Friday morning, Iran declared that the strait was finally reopened for all commercial, nonmilitary ships hoping to traverse the essential waterway, provided that all entrants follow a “coordinated route” determined by Iranian authorities.

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

“Cole McAllister, you are encouraging your son to risk his life,” Aunt Pretty declared as I finished writing down Cully’s story.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney