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Among the proclamations of the first French republic was an end to slavery in its island possessions—a forerunner of wider abolition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Around Angel’s old barber chair, just about every inch of wall space is occupied by proclamations and photos.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The administration gave notice of approved exemptions by publishing presidential proclamations listing the factories’ locations on the White House’s website.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

The court starts with grand judicial maximalist proclamations from the founding about how it’s the duty of courts, especially Virginia courts, to decide legal questions.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

I had walked past her church before and heard music spilling from the falling-down clapboard building; the spirited singing and proclamations of joy emerging from it beat the other churches all hollow, to my mind.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly