recited

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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

Earlier this month, 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 • Apr. 30, 2026

As the lights lowered, she thanked the crowd, the white flower tucked in her hair catching the light as she recited her first poem, “White Sage.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Mourners gathered around the bodies as they were taken from the morgue towards the hospital courtyard, where men lined up in silence to perform an Islamic funeral prayer recited for the dead.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Instead of talking about helping with the cows or having apple pie, Vonetta recited a small bit of our newly learned family history.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia