declared

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On Sunday, the WHO declared a public health emergency of international concern, but said it was not at pandemic level.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Xi and Putin declared a “no limits” friendship between their countries in 2022, shortly before the start of the war, and the Russian leader is eager to show that connection remains.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

A patient can be declared "not fit for work" or "maybe fit for work" with some adjustments, but the government says more than nine-in-10 sign people off work entirely.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The WHO has declared the surge of the highly contagious haemorrhagic fever an international health emergency and will hold an emergency meeting on the crisis on Tuesday.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“We will not let ourselves get caught,” Aunt Kitty declared.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan