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profess

[pruh-fes] / prəˈfɛs /


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After the Edwards' crisis, it launched a review of its culture, professing its intention to stamp out bad behaviour.

From BBC

Even as they profess admiration for one another’s work, Ruth, Jay and Leigh sink into a bog of miscommunication and antagonism.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We profess to be the best in the world in this sport,” U.S. general manager Michael Hill said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Haemon will confront his father, professing the depth of his own love, when Antigone’s life is threatened.

From The Wall Street Journal

As the theatrical market continues to find its footing after the pandemic, audiences still largely have gravitated toward familiar fare, including sequels and reboots, even as they profess to want new stories.

From Los Angeles Times