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professed

[pruh-fest] / prəˈfɛst /


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He professed that Quantum Systems was “a leap ahead of its competition.”

From Barron's

To take a step back from this, every one of the people who gave evidence today professed huge support for the BBC.

From BBC

He demonstrated this in his announcement, in which he professed sadness over his decision and had nothing but kind words for other board members.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the region’s biggest military buildup since the 1980s, the U.S. has deployed some of its most battle-tested weaponry to the Caribbean under the professed goal of providing muscle in the war on drugs.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has served since 2022 as ambassador to Yemen, managing relations at a turbulent time as the United States bombed Huthi rebels that have lobbed missiles at Israel in professed solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

From Barron's