recite

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as in to memorize
to give from memory after all these years, she's still able to recite the poems she learned as a child

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Recent Examples of recite Less convincing are some of the dramatically hefty scenes involving Dillon’s Horn, who seems, at times, to be reciting his dialogue rather than fully embodying it. Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025 The musical is noted for the audience participation, including singing along to the tunes, reciting dialogue and some even dressing as characters in the movie. Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025 During my son’s white coat ceremony, parents who were physicians were invited to stand and recite the oath alongside their children. Dana Suskind, Time, 27 Aug. 2025 In the film’s opening scene, a white schoolgirl recites a list of the materials. Big Think, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for recite
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Verb
  • More importantly, Penske also describes this dynamic as antitrust behavior from a company abusing what the federal government has already described as Google’s monopoly status in the realm of Internet search.
    Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Three people present described the manner of the two strangers as detached and off-putting, and said their story just did not add up.
    Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
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  • She was given a script and made to memorize small details of life in California, like the names of a local supermarket and hospital.
    Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • But, for now, a stellar quarterback with a 4.6 grade-point average has many more Saint Joseph plays memorized than plays available to her after her Jesters career.
    Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The runners will be listed by post position with trainer, jockey, and morning line provided.
    Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Albert Ellis, the attorney listed for Reina in the civil case, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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  • In recent months, tariffs modestly contributed to the uptick in overall inflation, analysts previously told ABC News, but overall price increases owed largely to a rise in housing and food products with little connection to Trump’s levies.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Kaivan Shroff, a 2024 delegate for Harris, said the former vice president has the right to tell the story of her campaign, as does Biden, who has conducted a few interviews and speeches since leaving office.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Washington Post, the New York Times, National Public Radio, and others have failed to detail its activities fully.
    Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • We were first treated to a tour of the resort, which detailed its history, décor details, and showcased the shopping, leisure activities, and culinary options.
    Essence, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Frank Quirarte, piloting his new Yamaha WaveRunner, narrated a play-by-play for his Instagram live feed.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Mosley will narrate the author’s note to the novel, and Michael Boatman will narrate the novel itself.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This is the new reality of how CX work can get done if businesses follow the four phases outlined above.
    Munil Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Budd, a Democrat representing House District 103 in south Mecklenburg County, outlined a four-part plan during a news conference Monday that would devote more resources toward law enforcement, courts and state health care infrastructure.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
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  • These were communications between the suspect’s roommate and a friend after the shooting, where the roommate was recounting the contents of a note the suspect had left elsewhere.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The Gospel of John recounts the testimony of a blind man who was healed by Jesus at the pool.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025

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