professed

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Filmmakers and critics fretted, reasonably, that a Netflix acquisition would kill off the moviegoing experience for good, in light of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos’ professed antipathy toward theater-exclusive releases.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

Self professed Traitors superfan Aideen Dunn said the Newry traitor is "doing us mummies proud".

From BBC • Jan. 23, 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

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 • Nov. 18, 2025

Felix quietly professed his love to Freebie before saying goodbye and thanks to Reggie.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty