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as in described
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 listed
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 recited
Watching the hearing via Zoom from a prison holding room, Powell wiped his eyes and sighed heavily as Cribbs once again recited the facts of the case before Judge Rachelle Carnesale, explaining when Walton was fatally shot.
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Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Adorni recited specific trades on air.
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Javier Bastardo,
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
Celebrity couples such as Dua Lipa and Callum Turner, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, George and Amal Clooney and Hailey and Justin Bieber all recited their vows in multiple ceremonies when they got hitched.
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Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
However, the wrong vote total was recited by the clerk afterward.
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Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
28 May 2026
Every year since his mother’s death, Kazi has recited the Quran to Tarteel, an AI app trained on the Quran.
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Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
26 May 2026
Nelson Mandela recited it in prison to give himself heart.
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Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Poems commemorating Ḥusayn and his virtues are recited, and the assemblies of mourning conclude with rhythmic chest-beating accompanying the poetry.
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Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 May 2026
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Adorni recited specific trades on air.
—
Javier Bastardo,
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
Celebrity couples such as Dua Lipa and Callum Turner, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, George and Amal Clooney and Hailey and Justin Bieber all recited their vows in multiple ceremonies when they got hitched.
—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
However, the wrong vote total was recited by the clerk afterward.
—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
28 May 2026
Every year since his mother’s death, Kazi has recited the Quran to Tarteel, an AI app trained on the Quran.
—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
26 May 2026
Nelson Mandela recited it in prison to give himself heart.
—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Poems commemorating Ḥusayn and his virtues are recited, and the assemblies of mourning conclude with rhythmic chest-beating accompanying the poetry.
—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recited
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One person, described only as a male, was taken to a hospital in critical condition, according to fire officials.
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Investigators previously described the suspect as a man, but during a news conference on Friday, prosecutors said Berezovsk was allegedly dressed as a man during the package bomb attack.
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Perhaps only Meagher had nearly memorized it.
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The other half is King’s reaction, memorized by fans who grew up in the hopefulness of the Rose years.
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The family's address was listed as a room at the Econo Lodge Motel in Wooster Township.
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Events listed on the calendar range from neighborhood gatherings and historical commemorations to concerts, family activities and civic engagement programs.
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The infant, who is 9 months old, was rescued along with her mother, the State Department told Fox News Digital.
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After the assemblies, longtime Colorado Democratic strategist Mike Dino told CBS Colorado that DeGette's name recognition and congressional seniority were significant advantages in the race, but that her poor showing caught him off guard.
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The wide-ranging ordinance outlined how far away data centers can be built from nearby communities, how much noise the centers can emit and what reports property owners must submit to the city.
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The letter outlined that many food and household products available today would remain, alongside the gas station, while other items and services like clothing, major electronics, the pharmacy and the food court would not be offered.
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Dreesen became known for leading a strike that forced comedy clubs, starting with The Comedy Store, to pay its performers, setting a nationwide standard, The Hollywood Reporter recounted.
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During hours of interviews and temple visits, the former smuggler recounted his exploits in meticulous detail.
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White detailed a bizarre, almost miraculous weather event that saved the outdoor fight night just as things looked grim.
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While neither Rice nor the Cardinals have publicly detailed the reasons behind his decision as of this writing, the timing made for one of the more unusual minor league developments of the season.
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American writer Gardner Soule chronicled the decade’s thrilling race to inhabit the sea in a series of 1960s features for Popular Science.
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Several hundred reporters showed up at Argentina’s training session on Thursday at Inter Miami’s Fort Lauderdale training facility and chronicled Messi’s every move.
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