give word

Example Sentences

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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

Coquebert, do not fail to give word to the carpenter, and to call me to your patient if he should suddenly get worse.

From The Queen Pedauque by Stritzko, Jos. A. V.

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

To the Republic, and to all struggling for Human Rights, I give word, with heart on the lips.

From The Duel Between France and Germany by Sumner, Charles

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