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proclaim

[proh-kleym, pruh-] / proʊˈkleɪm, prə- /


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The rapid advances in AI spurred some industry leaders to proclaim that machine intelligence would wipe out millions of jobs almost overnight.

From MarketWatch Jul. 11, 2026

After overcoming each temptation, he goes to Galilee to proclaim God’s word.

From Salon Jun. 5, 2026

And he coached basketball, so he would proclaim this with a ball slung under his arm, wearing a jersey that featured his exuberantly hairy shoulders.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 1, 2026

There is no need for a long talk to proclaim the main purpose of your institution.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 23, 2026

Then everyone started roaring and clapping and she heard Halsey Crunk proclaim: “Now is the winter of our discontent!”

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

You also have another series, called The Best of AI: Animation, that calls its entries “human in spirit” and proclaims that “another cinematic language is being written right now.”

From Slate Aug. 16, 2026

Above downtown's historic Lamplight Theatre, a sign proclaims "Jesus first in all things".

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Cunningham proclaims herself as a warrior for “common sense” by fighting off a scourge that no one can see.

From Salon Aug. 9, 2026

Thus, she proclaims in the show, “I’m a superstar!”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

He proclaims to the slaves, “You’re free now!”

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau

For a company that has owned a pioneering AI lab since 2014 and has proclaimed itself “AI-first” since 2016, Google seems to have squandered an early lead, experts say.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

“It will immediately be back on the table, and I will get it done,” the president proclaimed.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

“This historic opportunity will shine a global spotlight on our community,” the Aquatic Center proclaimed last year.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

A Chinese official proclaimed a “historic and special era” of Beijing’s cooperation with the U.A.E.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

The chief ambassador proclaimed loudly that by his wise diplomacy, Prince Fortinbras’s challenge to Denmark had been deferred.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

At the building’s entrance, a massive banner celebrates the plant’s recently renewed federal operating license, proclaiming “You Made This Possible” above a photograph of smiling staffers.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

"It's a serious storm," Governor Josh Green said, proclaiming a state of emergency to ensure the state and its counties "have sufficient resources to clear debris, secure infrastructure, and take other measures to prepare."

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

But Platner has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, proclaiming himself a changed man.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

Wearing T-shirts proclaiming "Victim exploitation does not equal victim advocacy", the parents of Gabby Petito have their own booth to promote their foundation, which supports missing persons cases and domestic violence prevention.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

Luce’s hand was now proclaiming: Here she is.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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