declare
Example Sentences
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Schools, universities and public institutions were closed across the country on Wednesday after a bank holiday was declared by authorities in an apparent effort to quell the unrest.
From BBC
Iran is in the middle of an extended weekend, with the authorities declaring Wednesday a bank holiday at the last minute, citing the need to save energy during the cold weather.
From Barron's
The Los Angeles Board of Building and Safety Commissioners declared eight properties in the Pacific Palisades as “public nuisances,” since their owners have still not cleared debris left over from the January wildfires.
From Los Angeles Times
For the remaining authors, no conflicts were declared.
From Science Daily
Lai's remarks came a day after China declared it had "successfully completed" military drills around Taiwan.
From Barron's
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