send word
Example Sentences
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As the latest editions of farmers’ almanacs are shipped to checkout lines across the country, their makers send word to the media about their weather predictions for the next year or so.
From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2022
Maybe sensing my disappointment, the old man paused, then clapped his hands together and declared that he would send word to find out if any fools were circumcising their sons on a Monday.
From Slate • Mar. 6, 2018
As a result, at several of my tour stops, long-lost childhood friends would send word backstage that they were out in the house.
From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2018
Using a satellite texting device, the hikers managed to send word Tuesday night to a friend, who contacted Alaska State Troopers, who in turn summoned the rescue center for support, Morse said.
From Reuters • Apr. 10, 2015
So finally they tell me not to worry, that they was going to send word up to the school that I was to stay right where I am.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
