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

This was not a prospect that filled me with enthusiasm…Tim said Vikram would be expecting my call…When I reached him, Vikram professed to be surprised.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

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

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

“Young Havisham’s name was Arthur. Compeyson is the man who professed to be Miss Havisham’s lover.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens