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proclaim

[proh-kleym, pruh-] / proʊˈkleɪm, prə- /


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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

After overcoming each temptation, he goes to Galilee to proclaim God’s word.

From Salon Jun. 5, 2026

Letter Cresset External link April 16: Recent troubling private-credit headlines prompted market Cassandras to proclaim an incipient credit crisis.

From Barron's Apr. 17, 2026

Just off Main Street, flanking an alley between two small parking lots, a pair of white wooden arches proclaim “Historic Downtown.”

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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

“My long-term dream,” she proclaims, “is to build a Disney World for classical music.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 7, 2026

The League of United Marvellers hereby proclaims that the Conjure folk* of the world are granted citizenship to the Marvellian community.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

Along with the statewide proclamation, the governor proclaimed emergencies in multiple counties, including Santa Barbara County, that had been hit hard recently from the storms.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2026

Near the mouth of a river, in Powhatan territory, the colonists erected a cross and proclaimed England’s King James I the rightful owner of the place, which they called Jamestown.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

This was something all Americans should defend, "including the associates of Elon Musk, who has proclaimed himself to be a 'free speech absolutist,'" the statement added.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

All this work behind the scenes led to John McGinn's striking assessment of Hemmings' performance against PSG, when he proclaimed "it's no surprise to see him as one of the best players on the pitch".

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

“I would like to go to sleep now,” Hazel proclaimed.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

"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

The Education Department highlighted several Wednesday in a news release proclaiming that the “cycle of over-borrowing is over.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

Wearing T-shirts proclaiming "Victim exploitation does not equal victim advocacy", the parents of Gabby Petito have their own booth to promote their foundation, which supports missing persons cases and domestic violence prevention.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

Bobby was indignant and then irate when he heard about it, proclaiming the film a misappropriation of his name and, therefore, an invasion of his privacy.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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