professed
Example Sentences
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The next thing I think you start seeing is the court becoming interested in, despite its professed adherence to textualism, reading these statutes with an eyebrow raised.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
Furthermore, its professed goals are not exactly realistic.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
In the probation report after the conviction, Brambles again professed his innocence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Though he professed to not know the mainland scene "very well", he pinpointed animation and small-scale productions as bright spots.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
“Young Havisham’s name was Arthur. Compeyson is the man who professed to be Miss Havisham’s lover.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
