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
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 Edwards, William Hanford
Yes," returned his father, "they have been despatched for reinforcements, and to give word that we have been discovered.
From Jack Haydon's Quest by Jellicoe, John
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
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
