declare
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In December, the Israeli government became the first country to recognise the independence of Somaliland since it declared its autonomy from Somalia in 1991 following a civil war.
From Barron's
He campaigned in Vermont twice in 1984, buoyantly declaring in Montpelier, the state capital, “If I win Vermont, the nation will never be the same again.”
From Salon
Governors across the region declared states of emergency as forecasts shifted rapidly in recent days.
There are estimated to be over a million ethnic Bengalis now living in Pakistan, many of whom arrived during the war, after which East Pakistan declared independence and became Bangladesh.
From Barron's
New York City Mayor Mamdani declared a local state of emergency External link and said the city’s streets will be closed to non-essential traffic between 9 p.m.
From Barron's
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