declared
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Close to 2,500 people have now died in this outbreak, which was declared three months ago.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
"A team of qualified doctors, including an ophthalmologist, a cardiologist and a physician, conducted a detailed examination of him and declared him medically fit," Tarar said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
According to a report from Greenville, S.C., police, Zach was “very emotional” as paramedics attempted to revive Panettiere, and Brian “did not become emotional until EMS declared her officially deceased.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
In November, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared his state the “epicenter of AI development” while announcing a $40 billion investment by Google.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
“The world is moving away from military ideals,” declared the influential British journal Review of Reviews, “and a period of peace, industry, and world-wide friendship is dawning.”
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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