declaration

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In contrast to Kennedy’s declaration in January that the U.S. was “ending the war on saturated fat,” the heart association continues to recommend unsaturated fat sources over saturated ones for the sake of cardiovascular health.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

President Truman did not seek a declaration of war to respond to North Korea’s invasion of the South.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Julian Barnes, a Times reporter, in a sworn declaration, noted that reporters were unable to access the new press facility on foot and were also not allowed to use a Pentagon shuttle bus.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

One of the simplest answers is that apologies can sometimes act as a declaration of legal responsibility for which there could be a financial cost.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Jefferson and Madison even managed to persuade themselves that Adams had concocted the entire XYZ Affair to mobilize popular support for a declaration of war.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis