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

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

This vindictive devil will give word at the fort and at every other point along the river.

From The Refugees by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir

"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)

Is there none but this one stranger—unlearned in Gods ways, His name and mighty power, to give word of thanks or praise?”

From The Poetical Works of Mrs. Leprohon by Leprohon, Mrs. (Rosanna Eleanor)