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as in to describe
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
recited the funny story of how he and his girlfriend met
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as in to list
to specify one after another
the Declaration of Independence recites a long list of grievances against King George III
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Recent Examples of recite
Individuals at the ceremony should come to attention, salute, recite the Pledge of Allegiance or pause for a moment of silent reflection.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
The xenophobic law meant that Yiddish-speaking Jews and Italians seeking to vote could be required to recite and write passages from the state Constitution, regardless of their level of education in their native tongues or whether their conduct as new Americans was exemplary.
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Robert Polner,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
The case involved schoolchildren whose religious beliefs prevented them from saluting the American flag and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Before the march set off for the Rose Garden near the Knesset, Rabbi Tamar Elad-Appelbaum recited the Traveler’s Prayer, praying for the marchers’ safety and alluding to Banki’s death nearly 11 years before.
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Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
The xenophobic law meant that Yiddish-speaking Jews and Italians seeking to vote could be required to recite and write passages from the state Constitution, regardless of their level of education in their native tongues or whether their conduct as new Americans was exemplary.
—
Robert Polner,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
The case involved schoolchildren whose religious beliefs prevented them from saluting the American flag and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Before the march set off for the Rose Garden near the Knesset, Rabbi Tamar Elad-Appelbaum recited the Traveler’s Prayer, praying for the marchers’ safety and alluding to Banki’s death nearly 11 years before.
—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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The offender is described as an African-American man between 40-45 years of age, weighing 180-200 pounds, and was last seen wearing a gray/black baseball cap, a light blue shirt, gray pants, and black gym shoes.
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Speaking on the achievement, Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier described the maiden flight as an important milestone for the company.
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OpenClaw will then interpret and complete the tasks automatically without the need to memorize complex commands or the need to resort to complicated reference manuals.
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Perhaps only Meagher had nearly memorized it.
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The Victorian-style building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and this side of the resort directly fronting Cape Cod Bay is known collectively as The Mansion.
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Arraez was the only Giants player listed among the top five candidates at a position, or top 10 for outfield, on the update.
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Multiple officers got out of their vehicles, repeatedly telling the driver and a passenger to get out of the car, police said.
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Collett reveals that he was told back in Season 1 that his run on the show would last only two seasons.
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The book details what activism, solidarity, and an unwavering commitment to freedom looks like.
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In campaign stump speeches, Hilton promised to use the savings to lower healthcare costs for other Californians without detailing how.
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Ariana Madix serves as host while Iain Stirling narrates.
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The Toy Story star will return to narrate the second season, which will premiere in 2028.
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The state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection division of forestry has outlined a new forest management plan for the 3,735-acre state forest.
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Following his first meeting at the helm Wednesday, Warsh outlined the plan — a sprawling, ambitious endeavor entailing five task forces that will utilize resources and experts within the Fed and from the outside.
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The documents recount a mission that killed all hijackers, dozens of Ugandan troops and one Israeli commander, hailed at home yet condemned abroad and framed as only one battle in a continuing conflict.
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Ali, a war survivor from Iraq, takes pride in learning how to use a sewing machine at Eder, but also recounts how he was knocked unconscious in an unprovoked assault while shopping with his family in Walmart.
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“Recite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recite. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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