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a statement made publically
The government issued a proclamation granting all workers the right to parental leave.
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Recent Examples of proclamations
The Senate does publish all matters related to legislation and nonbinding resolutions and proclamations.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
The proclamations target mostly African nations but also countries in Latin American, the Caribbean, and Asia.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Tennessee was the first to adopt the label this year, followed by proclamations in Indiana and Alabama emphasizing households with a mother, father and children.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The Cruz-Cantwell bill eschews making proclamations to invite such challenges.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
The test is whether these proclamations will lead to meaningful, enforceable investment in Canadian culture.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
The brutal onslaught also followed proclamations by Evans.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
But the couple who once believed Ted Maher's proclamations of innocence now wonder what really happened on the December night in Monte Carlo that ended with the deaths of a billionaire and his nurse.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Around Angel’s old barber chair, just about every inch of wall space is occupied by proclamations and photos.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
The proclamations target mostly African nations but also countries in Latin American, the Caribbean, and Asia.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Tennessee was the first to adopt the label this year, followed by proclamations in Indiana and Alabama emphasizing households with a mother, father and children.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The Cruz-Cantwell bill eschews making proclamations to invite such challenges.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
The test is whether these proclamations will lead to meaningful, enforceable investment in Canadian culture.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
The brutal onslaught also followed proclamations by Evans.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
But the couple who once believed Ted Maher's proclamations of innocence now wonder what really happened on the December night in Monte Carlo that ended with the deaths of a billionaire and his nurse.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Around Angel’s old barber chair, just about every inch of wall space is occupied by proclamations and photos.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclamations
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For one thing, the tradition of slow-as-you-go diplomacy, of meticulous meetings by aides to hash out the details before the principals meet, has been replaced by sweeping declarations from the top − often streamed live to the world and updated in real time on Truth Social.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Other collaborators of Costner, who worked on the Western movie’s scene in question, also filed declarations asking the court to dismiss LaBella’s case.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Production trumps political decrees, which means war in no way kept British shelves bereft of products produced in Europe.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
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Editors also printed speeches of major national and state political leaders as well as significant government documents, including sessions of state legislatures and governors’ decrees.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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In 2010, the judge granted a permanent injunction, requiring, among other things, that the farm stop selling raw milk beyond California and take down any statements promoting its health benefits.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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That claim was given credence this time by similar statements from Iranian officials and Pakistani mediators that a deal was near.—
Salma El Wardany,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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Under Miami’s governance structure, city commissioners are supposed to issue directives through the city manager.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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The Seahawks are owned by the estate of the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, which is selling assets to fund his philanthropic directives.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
9 June 2026
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“Proclamations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclamations. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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