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 Rex Ellingwood Beach
Prior to this time it had been customary to give word signals for the different plays, these being certain words which were used in various sentences relating to football and the progress of the game.
From Football Days Memories of the Game and of the Men behind the Ball by William Hanford Edwards
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 Harry Leon Wilson
Lie low!" quoth Tressady, rising, "Bide still all and let no man stir till I give word.
From Black Bartlemy's Treasure by Jeffery Farnol
