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

Just give word to the ticket man, an' he'll see you get off right.

From The Way of the Strong by Cullum, Ridgwell

As Wade understood it, it was a period of truce, and he was careful not to give word or look that might be construed into a violation of terms.

From The Lilac Girl by Barbour, Ralph Henry

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.

"I believe that those aeroplanes are scouting around to give word to the gunners whether their aim has been correct or not."

From Boy Scouts Mysterious Signal or Perils of the Black Bear Patrol by Ralphson, G. Harvey (George Harvey)