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recite

[ri-sahyt] / rɪˈsaɪt /


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He offers Gruel a lazy thumbs-up, accepts the chef’s joke about cooking for a dignitary and immediately turns to the camera to recite the show’s mission statement.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

“While the District’s letter purports to recite other ‘issues of concern,’ it does so in an incomplete and misleading manner — as we set forth in our response to the District.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

You can recite the climbing gospel by heart: Save more, max the match, don’t touch it, buy and hold.

From MarketWatch Jul. 16, 2026

I would recite that to myself before every game right before the lights came on.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 28, 2026

I memorized his poem so I could recite it that day.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

For instance, at one point Mr. Elwes patiently recites all the 1s and 0s that comprise this number:

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

We know this because Charles Dance recites Michelangelo’s snidest journal passages throughout, bringing a welcome pettiness to an otherwise staid chapter of art history.

From Salon May 16, 2026

Even Hegseth must realize that the more hard-line military court would likely dismiss a case based on a video in which Kelly recites a fundamental plank of military law.

From Slate Jan. 13, 2026

The bright-eyed bear, named after writer Edgar Allan Poe, generates stories based on that selection and recites them aloud.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 24, 2025

“And then your bat recites it back, but using your name. Then there is a feast,” concluded Luxa.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins

Phayom Raksa solemnly recited a pledge that touched on the teachings of the Buddha, and mentioned Thailand's king and the well-being of the nation.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

In April, hundreds of people gathered in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, to watch filming, while Sir Anthony has also recited a Thomas poem as an apparent nod to the film.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

In a solemn ceremony, Moon recited his proclamation on an elevated stage.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 27, 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

Several app icons flickered into view above his head, and I raised an eyebrow as I recited their names.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

The 1974 concept album My Tennessee Mountain Home, meanwhile, is a musical autobiography that opens with Parton reciting the first letter she wrote home after moving to Nashville as a teenager.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Characters keep clunkily reciting statistics and facts everyone in the room would already know, solely to instruct the audience.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

“My kids and myself will forever walk around in a squeaky voice reciting: “Help meeee...I feeel like a yo-yo.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

"I tried to comfort them. Some spent the whole day reciting the Quran, others passed the time on TikTok. I just wanted everyone to stay calm," he said.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

Rowan was pleased to hear Scythe Faraday reciting Kohl Whitlock’s name as one of his chosen ten.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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