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announced

  • past participle
    of announce.
    announce
    verb (used with object)
    to make known publicly or officially; proclaim; give notice of.
  • past tense form
    of announce.
    announce
    verb (used with object)
    to make known publicly or officially; proclaim; give notice of.

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Earlier this month, North Korea announced the AI-assisted launch of an intermediate-range hypersonic missile.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

When coach JJ Redick announced his starters for the Lakers’ final preseason game Friday night, he was asked if those same players would start opening night Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Speaking on Tuesday after the Pope's operation was announced, but before his cancer diagnosis, Archbishop Gallagher said: "I think we were maybe taking him a little bit for granted."

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Porsche, facing dramatic sales declines in China, announced its own plan earlier this month to bolster its business by offering more expensive vehicles rather than chasing volume.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

“I figured out why you and Chip were adopted in different states,” Katherine announced one night as Jonah was brushing his teeth.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix