recited

Example Sentences

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In a solemn ceremony, Moon recited his proclamation on an elevated stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

Nelson Mandela recited it in prison to give himself heart.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

This ritual lasted an entire night and involved burning small figures made of wax and clay while an exorcist recited specific incantations.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Ashworth said he recited lines from Shakespeare's Hamlet in the days after he was hit by a stroke as he fought to test his speech and memory at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

For what seemed like the two hundredth time, she went over their plan, she touched her pockets to be sure she had her foxglove darts, she recited their combat spells under her breath.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega