recited

Example Sentences

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Nelson Mandela recited it in prison to give himself heart.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

This ritual lasted an entire night and involved burning small figures made of wax and clay while an exorcist recited specific incantations.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

She sang open-throated declarations, recited broken poetic verses, scatted with the authority of a jazz singer, moaned with bluesy intent, and occasionally let loose an unbridled shriek or giggle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Ashworth said he recited lines from Shakespeare's Hamlet in the days after he was hit by a stroke as he fought to test his speech and memory at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The woman who followed Ann recited a dry list of grievances.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson