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as in to say
to correctly produce the sound of (a word or letter) with one's voice
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as in to recite
to say or announce (something) in an official or formal way
The priest pronounced the blessing. Emotions ran high in the courtroom as the judge pronounced sentence.
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as in to proclaim
to say officially or assertively that (something or someone) is something specified
They pronounced the mission a success. She pronounced them married.
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Jordan Neely's Family Says Daniel Penny 'Needs to Be in Prison' After Subway Chokehold Death
The 30-year-old Neely was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
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Liam Quinn, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Attempts by paramedics to revive her were not successful and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
On Sunday, the Navy said Electronic Attack Wing Pacific shifted from search and rescue efforts to recovery operations, noting that the two missing crew members had been located and were pronounced dead.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 20 Oct. 2024
These effects are pronounced with high-carb foods, which could otherwise spike blood sugar.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 16 Oct. 2024
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Liam Quinn, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Attempts by paramedics to revive her were not successful and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
On Sunday, the Navy said Electronic Attack Wing Pacific shifted from search and rescue efforts to recovery operations, noting that the two missing crew members had been located and were pronounced dead.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 20 Oct. 2024
These effects are pronounced with high-carb foods, which could otherwise spike blood sugar.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 16 Oct. 2024
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