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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 man, who police believe was in his 50s, was pronounced dead at a hospital.
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Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Though he was rushed to a nearby hospital, he was soon pronounced dead.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
Embracing this pace of change is even more pronounced in a marketing leadership role.
—Monica Kumar, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
First responders found a man inside the unit and began lifesaving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
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Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Though he was rushed to a nearby hospital, he was soon pronounced dead.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
Embracing this pace of change is even more pronounced in a marketing leadership role.
—Monica Kumar, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
First responders found a man inside the unit and began lifesaving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
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Doctors and public health experts said that the hepatitis B shot is currently recommended for all babies at birth because the risk if a baby is missed is too high.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Aid groups say the Israeli military continues to restrict access to food, water, and humanitarian aid, worsening a crisis already marked by starvation and displacement.—
Kaity Kline,
NPR,
18 Sep. 2025
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But, the very first was this guy, who recited the alphabet for us.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But, the very first was this guy, who recited the alphabet for us.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Tottenham is part of the borough which researchers at University College London recently proclaimed the most ethnically diverse in Britain-possibly all of Western Europe-with 113 ethnic groups speaking over 193 languages.—
Adia Harvey Wingfield,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Breaking the Myth In the wake of market shifts and headlines proclaiming the end of the short/long-term stay platform gold rush, FIBI offers a different perspective—one grounded in experience.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Global South initiative speaks to billions of individuals whose innovations have been marginalized by traditional power structures.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The right to speak freely is the ultimate personal liberty and the foundation of Karen’s 11-year career at The Post.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Miran has already uttered the unthinkable about dollar dominance and done the unthinkable by serving as an executive branch loyalist on the Fed board.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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There’s one word in the English language that workers have trouble uttering in today’s workplace.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Last week, Reuters reported that Pulte’s own father and stepmother had declared two homes in two different states as their primary residence, prompting a town in Michigan to remove a tax exemption for their home there and charge the couple for back taxes.—
Chris Prentice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The highest levels of malnutrition since the war began were reported this summer, and its largest city has been officially declared under famine by a panel of food-security experts.—
Pablo Robles,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Since applicants go through the renewal process every two years, immigration experts say that those with active status have already been screened by the government and given protection from deportation.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The app gives owners the option to connect with the owners of their canine's relative, to exchange information about their pets or schedule a playdate.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Google, of course, insists the AI Overviews arrangement benefits everyone.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Caracas insists the buildup is part of a broader campaign directed at undermining President Nicolás Maduro’s government.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Pronounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronounce. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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