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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 woman and her ex were pronounced dead at the scene, but her new boyfriend was taken to a hospital and is expected to recover, police told KPRC.
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Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
Marchbanks was pronounced dead at the scene, and Pennington was brought to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
The man, whose identity has not yet been released, was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 12:26 p.m., according to police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
He was later pronounced dead at the scene by fire and medical responders, the CHP said in a news release.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
Marchbanks was pronounced dead at the scene, and Pennington was brought to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
The man, whose identity has not yet been released, was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 12:26 p.m., according to police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
He was later pronounced dead at the scene by fire and medical responders, the CHP said in a news release.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
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The immediate focus of his studio, Morris says, is on demonstrating autonomous docking with and relocation of orbiting satellites and spacecraft that have lost their ability to maneuver.—
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The United Nations said on Wednesday that people in Mandalay city, one of the worst affected areas, are completely cut off from electricity and running water.—
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After her, Lily recites all the things his mother had promised to teach her: to speak Russian, to make dumplings, to grow vegetables.—
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6 Apr. 2025
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As the father-daughter duo sat together in a chair, Carmen recited various words to her dad, who then had to try to define them.—
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4 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.—
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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.—
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Trump speaks to reporters about Russia, Iran and a third term President Donald Trump spoke to reporters on Sunday night from Air Force One, where he was asked about a third term, ceasefire negotiations with Russia and tariffs on Iran.—
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4 Apr. 2025
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But speaking to some of China's America watchers, views of any opportunities that the new administration might offer are tempered by caution and skepticism about China's appetite to eat America's lunch.—
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4 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.—
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The harm starts when he is emboldened to utter such nonsense.—
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On Saturday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency, citing potentially record rainfall in areas unaccustomed to flooding.—
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What was a eulogy if not a last chance to declare thoughts and feelings that have been withheld?—
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6 Apr. 2025
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Delegating is about giving your employees a time to learn, to grow, to shine and to expand while also helping to lighten your load and achieve organizational goals.—
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Both the city’s ad hoc committee on the 2028 Olympic Games and the full council gave its approval this week to several venue changes, including shifting equestrian events from the Valley to Temecula.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Why does the club insist on rebuilding via purchasing players as opposed to harnessing the talents of academy players instead?—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Dutchman was constantly shoehorned into an attacking midfield role that doesn’t bring out his best characteristics, yet Motta insisted on deploying him there.—
Emmet Gates,
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28 Mar. 2025
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“Pronounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronounce. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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