pronounce
verb (used with object)
to enunciate or articulate (sounds, words, sentences, etc.).
had pronounced
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past perfectof pronounce.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Among the group who were most alert in the morning, 22.2% had pronounced artery calcification -- the lowest proportion of all five chronotypes.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 21, 2023
On Wednesday morning at 11am - the exact time on Friday when ASJ Gopakumar had pronounced his order in court - Athira posted a letter on Instagram announcing the campaign.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2022
She also battled the release of inmates from California jails the Supreme Court had pronounced overcrowded.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2017
Shortly after the president was inaugurated, Dr. Lee had pronounced Mr. Bush so vigorous at 64 that “he’s 10 years younger than his stated age.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 1, 2016
Sister Gladys had pronounced her the night watchman and given her the duty of calling for help if anyone became especially ill.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
