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proclaimed

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verb

past tense of proclaim

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of proclaimed
Adjective
Its proclaimed intention was not merely to change the ways of art and literature but to transform life itself. Susan Rubin Suleiman, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026 Right now, the Softies Marshmallow 2-Piece Lounge Set, one of her proclaimed favorites, is on sale thanks to an on-page coupon. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Billboards and banners proclaimed a state or city’s love for Canada. Rio Yamat, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026 The right of women to the ballot was formally made a part of the constitution of the United States today when Secretary of State Colby proclaimed ratification of the nineteenth amendment. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Speaking to the cameras, Silman proclaimed that the crocodiles’ welfare outside would surely be much better than that of the Palestinian prisoners inside. Irus Braverman, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026 In 2024, when the National Electoral Council proclaimed Nicolás Maduro the winner of the presidential election without publishing the results, opposition tallies indicated the opposition candidate, Edmundo González, had won. Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 Mother Teresa was proclaimed a saint by Pope Francis during a canonization ceremony at the Vatican. USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 It's been a good six episodes since Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) at long last seized the Iron Throne and proclaimed herself Queen of the Seven Kingdoms in House of the Dragon Season 3. Megan McCluskey, Time, 10 Aug. 2026 On Thursday, LeVota proclaimed his innocence and vowed to stay in office as the case proceeds. Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026 While the policy remained fraught, by the mid-1980s, a federal appeals court proclaimed schools here as desegregated as was reasonably possible. Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclaimed
Adjective
  • The announced exhibition tied to 2027's Met Gala—featuring the work of designer John Galliano—drew so much backlash that Galliano has bowed out.
    Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • No Met honoree has ever bowed out before, nor has any pre-announced theme been canceled.
    Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • By the time the Nielsen ratings came in, however, the president had already declared victory for the convention and himself.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Midway through the third period, he was officially declared out for the remainder of the contest.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Rodriguez was the heralded second-round pick who starred as the signal caller for the Texas Tech defense in 2025.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
  • He’s also quietly invested in his teammates, a less heralded aspect of his career that has especially benefited a couple of younger Commanders linemen.
    Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • The findings were published in the Journal of Applied Physics on September 8.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The same poll found belief that data centers raise electricity bills jumped from 43% in January to nearly 60% by July—six months before Apollo or Morgan Stanley published a word of this research.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The board of directors then pushed Haney out as CEO amid highly publicized quarreling.
    Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Just remember to compare the total cost, including fees, and not only take in the advertised rate.
    Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Real-world range will depend on hills, temperature, rider weight, speed, and assistance level, so the advertised figure should be treated as a best-case estimate.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Federal prohibition still locks plant-touching brands out of Meta, Google, most broadcast and print channels, and, sometimes, even basic financial plumbing.
    Peter Su, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In separate filings, both media outlets raised questions as to the validity of the NFL’s broadcast antitrust exemption, a provision established under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026

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