give word

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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

Well then, gentlemen"--and now he stood free of Woodhull--"ye both give word ye'll make no break till we tell ye?

From The Covered Wagon by Hough, Emerson

The cannon belched out its thunderous good-byes, and John went for his horse and buggy, promising to give word for Garnet's equipage to be sent to him.

From John March, Southerner by Cable, George W.

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.

Lie low!" quoth Tressady, rising, "Bide still all and let no man stir till I give word.

From Black Bartlemy's Treasure by Farnol, Jeffery