declared
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Pedro Sánchez announced on Tuesday that areas affected by the wildfires have been declared "disaster zones".
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, who declared a national energy emergency this year, said Monday that nuclear power might hold answers for a country paying the highest electricity prices in the region.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
In 2011, a solar energy manufacturer named Solyndra declared bankruptcy.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
On Friday, Spain for the first time ever declared a national emergency because of the wildfires, allowing the central government to take the lead in emergency efforts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
“The smell is particularly wretched today,” declared a pretty, blond lady, pressing a lace hankie to her nose to keep the stench away.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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