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recite

[ri-sahyt] / rɪˈsaɪt /


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During a feast where guests were expected to recite poetry, he reportedly became embarrassed because he did not know any songs or verses to perform.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Years later, she can recite the names of more than a dozen neighbors and family members who lived within a few blocks and died of cancer.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Felicia Smith listens to Melody Godfred recite poems from her book “Moon Garden.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 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 recite my poem about how me and Sneaky aren’t friends anymore, and the one about summertime.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist




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