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a statement made publically
The government issued a proclamation granting all workers the right to parental leave.
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Recent Examples of proclamations
The Cruz-Cantwell bill eschews making proclamations to invite such challenges.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
The test is whether these proclamations will lead to meaningful, enforceable investment in Canadian culture.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
State of emergency proclamations have been issued amid major fires and storms in California.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 24 May 2026
The brutal onslaught also followed proclamations by Evans.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
But the couple who once believed Ted Maher's proclamations of innocence now wonder what really happened on the December night in Monte Carlo that ended with the deaths of a billionaire and his nurse.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Around Angel’s old barber chair, just about every inch of wall space is occupied by proclamations and photos.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Both companies got their response in July proclamations.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 8 May 2026
Abbott has previously issued proclamations recognizing a day of prayer in Texas.
—Haajrah Gilani, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
The test is whether these proclamations will lead to meaningful, enforceable investment in Canadian culture.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
State of emergency proclamations have been issued amid major fires and storms in California.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 24 May 2026
The brutal onslaught also followed proclamations by Evans.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
But the couple who once believed Ted Maher's proclamations of innocence now wonder what really happened on the December night in Monte Carlo that ended with the deaths of a billionaire and his nurse.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Around Angel’s old barber chair, just about every inch of wall space is occupied by proclamations and photos.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Both companies got their response in July proclamations.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 8 May 2026
Abbott has previously issued proclamations recognizing a day of prayer in Texas.
—Haajrah Gilani, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclamations
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No sweeping declarations should be made about the 2026 Packers over the next cluster of workouts and practices, but the next couple of weeks can perhaps provide a baseline of what to expect come training camp.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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For Meeks, this kind of work requires a lot of patience and reflection rather than quick declarations of unity.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Editors also printed speeches of major national and state political leaders as well as significant government documents, including sessions of state legislatures and governors’ decrees.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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But investors are taking a chance in tying their money to college sports at a time when there are unresolved and potentially transformative legal battles, with outcomes hinging less on economics than on judicial decrees.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
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Video footage and witness statements suggest the explosions and the horses’ escape occurred simultaneously, according to the local report.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Paxton's ad featured some video clips of Talarico's statements posted on social media several years ago that have sparked controversy.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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But Claude took some of the new directives a bit too seriously; suddenly, every fake passage was filled with characters hopping on a horse, or delivering an important package, or running.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
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Secretaries were also tasked with identifying repeat audit findings where additional resources would be needed to solve issues, among other directives from the governor.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2026
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“Proclamations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclamations. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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