professed

Example Sentences

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Its professed goal is to prevent sickness that hurts our economic interests and overall wellbeing.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Filmmakers and critics fretted, reasonably, that a Netflix acquisition would kill off the moviegoing experience for good, in light of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos’ professed antipathy toward theater-exclusive releases.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

Growing up, I was surrounded by revolutionary ideas, banned books and family and friends who professed socialist, nationalist and religious beliefs, or even a mix of these seemingly contradictory ideologies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

He professed that Quantum Systems was “a leap ahead of its competition.”

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

I never believed in the spirits and I never professed to be a Spiritualist.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock