proclamation

Example Sentences

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There was no such proclamation during the unpopular Vietnam War, and it was then that Congress sought to reassert its powers.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

In a noisy proclamation, they swept Canada in a pre-Olympic series, four games to zippo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Before Ayton started the drills with the kids at the clinic, dignitaries from the Jamaican and Bahamian Consulates presented Ayton with a proclamation, thanking him for his generosity and kindness.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Though she was correct at the time, Huppert couldn’t have known that her proclamation was actually a prophecy.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

To assure maximum attendance, Mayor Harrison had signed an official proclamation that urged every business to suspend operation for the day.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson