give word

The conservative West Virginia Democrat dispatched aides to give word of his impending announcement to the White House and Congressional leadership — giving both parties just 30 minutes of notice before ending months of good-faith negotiations on a linchpin party campaign promise.

“Warbeak not wanta die. Mouse win. Pull Sparra up. Be good. Give word.”

“Stay here till I give word. I ain’t losin’ you.”

The Baghdad government did not immediately give word on damage or casualties in that country.

Generally, it will give word about whether it is taking a case after a private meeting known as a “conference,” when at least four of the nine agree that the appeal deserves their attention.