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

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

Is there none but this one stranger—unlearned in Gods ways, His name and mighty power, to give word of thanks or praise?”

From The Poetical Works of Mrs. Leprohon by Leprohon, Mrs. (Rosanna Eleanor)

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

Yes," returned his father, "they have been despatched for reinforcements, and to give word that we have been discovered.

From Jack Haydon's Quest by Jellicoe, John