give word

Example Sentences

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Central Command, called the White House residence to give word that within 72 hours there would be a "specific and overwhelming attack to restore justice," as a senior Administration official put it.

From Time Magazine Archive

Yet he dared not give word openly, thus betraying his presence, for it was necessary that he maintain his liberty during the next hour at all hazards.

From The Spoilers by Beach, Rex Ellingwood

Then we hear chairs pushed round in the other room and the chink of silver to be offered to the poet, and Henrietta come out to give word for the refreshments to be served.

From Somewhere in Red Gap by Wilson, Harry Leon

I told him that we wanted him to go to the Hudson delegates and give word that the "jig" was up and that they must throw their support to Martine.

From Woodrow Wilson as I Know Him by Tumulty, Joseph P.

Coquebert, do not fail to give word to the carpenter, and to call me to your patient if he should suddenly get worse.

From The Queen Pedauque by Stritzko, Jos. A. V.