profess

Example Sentences

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“We profess to be the best in the world in this sport,” U.S. general manager Michael Hill said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

As the theatrical market continues to find its footing after the pandemic, audiences still largely have gravitated toward familiar fare, including sequels and reboots, even as they profess to want new stories.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

The two profess their love for each other.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Once lawfully allowed in with provisional humanitarian status, they found our church — where they could be baptized and publicly profess their faith in Jesus — and legal help to begin their asylum request.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2025

“To profess what?” asked the King of the Moat slowly, hardly opening his jaws and speaking through his nose.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White