declared

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Oil prices fell as Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Drought Monitor declared the entire state of California drought-free on Jan. 6.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

On Friday morning, Iran declared that the strait was finally reopened for all commercial, nonmilitary ships hoping to traverse the essential waterway, provided that all entrants follow a “coordinated route” determined by Iranian authorities.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Iran’s foreign minister said that in conjunction with the cease-fire in Lebanon, “the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

“You need the most incognito job there is,” Cassiopeia declared.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood