proclaim
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"We are here to proclaim Luque's innocence, not with television slogans, but with the evidence that supports it," Rallin said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
“Don’t attack an author who continues to proclaim his good faith.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
The rapid advances in AI spurred some industry leaders to proclaim that machine intelligence would wipe out millions of jobs almost overnight.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
“We are happy to right this wrong and proclaim ‘Blazing Saddles’ the funniest film of all time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Frolic went to the base of a wooden post that was entwined with a purple-blossomed vine, and lifted his leg to proclaim his presence and authority here.
From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry
Above downtown's historic Lamplight Theatre, a sign proclaims "Jesus first in all things".
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Cunningham proclaims herself as a warrior for “common sense” by fighting off a scourge that no one can see.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
“Lincoln was a feared wrestler who competed in hundreds of matches,” one such video proclaims.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
The old parchment proclaims we are all equal, free, and deserve a shot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
“What we perceive as art, the universe perceives as directions,” he proclaims.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
I started, while in fact remaining seated beside Diana’s body, and carried through to the end, when I proclaimed my deep pride at being her brother.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
She was briefly proclaimed England’s ruler in 1553, following the death of her cousin Edward VI, who had named Jane as his heir.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
"Josh, you've got moves," proclaimed Radebe, a former professional on the show.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Like my colleague, former Daily News columnist Juan Gonzalez, I never trusted then-Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Christie Todd Whitman when she proclaimed the air in lower Manhattan was “safe to breathe.”
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
The word was blunder; and as Harriet exultingly proclaimed it, there was a blush on Jane’s cheek which gave it a meaning not otherwise ostensible.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
"It's a serious storm," Governor Josh Green said, proclaiming a state of emergency to ensure the state and its counties "have sufficient resources to clear debris, secure infrastructure, and take other measures to prepare."
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
But Platner has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, proclaiming himself a changed man.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Black-clad Turkish police on street corners, giant blue banners proclaiming "The Key to Peace" and a ceremonial welcome for Donald Trump.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
A no-doubt homer, proclaiming that his availability no longer was in doubt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
Today Hal is doing all the proclaiming, which is how it usually goes.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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