professed

Example Sentences

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But Nexstar seems to be only aggravating the tension between its professed Middle America branding and its actual business moves.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

This country has violated its professed principles many times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Self professed Traitors superfan Aideen Dunn said the Newry traitor is "doing us mummies proud".

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Many observers have professed confusion over how Good, an unarmed person, can somehow be seen as a mortal threat.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

False friends, treacherous servants, men who had professed undying love, even her own blood ... all of them had deserted her in her hour of need.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin