give word

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Central Command, called the White House residence to give word that within 72 hours there would be a "specific and overwhelming attack to restore justice," as a senior Administration official put it.

From Time Magazine Archive

The cannon belched out its thunderous good-byes, and John went for his horse and buggy, promising to give word for Garnet's equipage to be sent to him.

From John March, Southerner by Cable, George W.

I told him that we wanted him to go to the Hudson delegates and give word that the "jig" was up and that they must throw their support to Martine.

From Woodrow Wilson as I Know Him by Tumulty, Joseph P.

As Wade understood it, it was a period of truce, and he was careful not to give word or look that might be construed into a violation of terms.

From The Lilac Girl by Barbour, Ralph Henry

"None of those other boats could have got ashore to give word of the wreck," said the oiler, in a low voice.

From Men, Women, and Boats by Crane, Stephen