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
Just give word to the ticket man, an' he'll see you get off right.
From The Way of the Strong by Cullum, Ridgwell
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
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.
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
