Example Sentences

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His decision came on the same day his defence secretary had declared the US was "leading with strength, clarity and purpose for the benefit of the entire world".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The Defense Department introduced new restrictions on press access last month, shortly after a federal judge had declared its prior rules unconstitutional.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Before the current season got under way, James had declared himself energized by the prospect of playing alongside Luka Doncic, the 26-year-old Slovenian superstar the Lakers acquired last year in a blockbuster trade.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Council planning officer Kate Bingham sad Mr Rees did not want to make an affidavit in support of his claims contesting what his mum had declared.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

Toby would explain it all to her after the bakeoff tonight, after Miss Mallory had declared the trial period officially over.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff