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as in to say
to correctly produce the sound of (a word or letter) with one's voice
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as in to recite
to say or announce (something) in an official or formal way
The priest pronounced the blessing. Emotions ran high in the courtroom as the judge pronounced sentence.
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as in to proclaim
to say officially or assertively that (something or someone) is something specified
They pronounced the mission a success. She pronounced them married.
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The older woman, who police identified as Oliva Mora Regalado, was pronounced dead at the home, according to authorities, who did not reveal how the pair were related.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The changes observed after the skill acquisition were localized to the animals’ primary motor cortices, and seemed to be particularly pronounced in a type of neuron called a pyramidal neuron.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2025
Despite first responders providing life-saving measures on Parrish, he was ultimately pronounced deceased at the scene.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The changes observed after the skill acquisition were localized to the animals’ primary motor cortices, and seemed to be particularly pronounced in a type of neuron called a pyramidal neuron.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2025
Despite first responders providing life-saving measures on Parrish, he was ultimately pronounced deceased at the scene.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
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The once-daily version of the pill was in early-stage testing, with researchers trying to figure out the best dose for patients, a spokeswoman said.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Meghan Markle is said to be making a sweet-as-honey gesture toward her father-in-law.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
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14 Apr. 2025
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Allen Ginsberg pops up here, once while reciting best practices for anal hygiene.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Things go smoothly until Amanda's new operating system begins using her voice to recite ads in her waking life.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Intrigue in Read's case has only grown since the mistrial, as she's continued to share her story and proclaim her innocence.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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Elk are being depleted by wolves, proclaim the Sportsmen’s Alliance, Safari Club International and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, all of which sued to block ESA protections.—
Ted Williams,
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26 Mar. 2025
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Jeff Peterson took his place on the dais inside Spectrum Center, quickly settling in before speaking publicly for the first time since September.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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This time, Mary looked famine-struck and spoke mostly in pained moans.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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While those three letters are not going anywhere — Eddie Howe uttered them three times at his pre-Leicester City press conference on Friday — there is another buzzword that fans will hear repeatedly over the next few months.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The harm starts when he is emboldened to utter such nonsense.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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In response, Bukele declared a state of exception, which is still in effect, suspending many of the country’s due process rights and commencing a wave of mass arrests.—
Danielle Mackey,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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More than two decades ago, measles was declared eliminated from the U.S., thanks in large part to a successful vaccination program.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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Huang gave Bibb a white T-shirt and some twine and showed her how to tie the fabric into a sausage shape.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Central Florida performers are given two minutes each to preview their shows at the upcoming May fest — hoping to tempt you into buying tickets.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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The lawsuit accuses Boeing of repeatedly retaliating against Barnett for actions such as objecting to allowing mechanics to self-inspect and approve their own work and insisting on documenting defects and other problems, according to the filing.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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That, Lee insists, is non-negotiable.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Pronounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronounce. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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