proclamation

Example Sentences

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Its bold proclamation that “all men are created equal” may be the five most important words ever written in English.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“The President’s proclamation clearly exempts athletes and necessary support personnel for ‘major sporting events.’

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

For many of the categories of exempt goods, the proclamation is broad and does not specifically say what items might be exempt.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Though she was correct at the time, Huppert couldn’t have known that her proclamation was actually a prophecy.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

Lillian spoke of the Old South when Bull was in earshot as though it were a private garden deeded to her in a last heroic proclamation by the Confederate Congress.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy