say the word

Example Sentences

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“I can’t even say the word ‘cancer’—or the word ‘hello,’” Unutmaz said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“I really think you need to say the word no into the record so that you can clear that up,” he said.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

That includes Rock, who is a perfect 9-0 at USC games he’s attended heading into Tuesday’s Alamo Bowl — and can now say the word “ball.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

Cladding campaigners say the word "tolerable" appears dozens of times in the guidelines, which are known in the industry as PAS 8890.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

Rather than say the word out loud, which was unthinkable, she spelled it out for her, backward.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan