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

This vindictive devil will give word at the fort and at every other point along the river.

From The Refugees by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir

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.

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

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.