professed

Example Sentences

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But Nexstar seems to be only aggravating the tension between its professed Middle America branding and its actual business moves.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

"Damned time," Totti professed to his adoring faithful afterwards.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

This country has violated its professed principles many times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Many observers have professed confusion over how Good, an unarmed person, can somehow be seen as a mortal threat.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

“Because the genius thing,” Hassan went on as if Colin hasn’t just professed his love, “is nothing. That's just about wanting to be famous.”

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green