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

"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

Then, missing so many of their clan, the head men of Atuona came to Otoputo, and shouted to us to give word of the absent.

From White Shadows in the South Seas by O'Brien, Frederick

Lie low!" quoth Tressady, rising, "Bide still all and let no man stir till I give word.

From Black Bartlemy's Treasure by Farnol, Jeffery

Prior to this time it had been customary to give word signals for the different plays, these being certain words which were used in various sentences relating to football and the progress of the game.

From Football Days Memories of the Game and of the Men behind the Ball by Edwards, William Hanford