professed

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's

To take a step back from this, every one of the people who gave evidence today professed huge support for the BBC.

From BBC

He also professed anxiety that the failure of smaller banks could shake confidence in his industry at large.

From New York Times

Witness the Bing chatbot who professed its many so-called feelings, including love for the reporter interviewing it, in a viral New York Times story.

From Salon

Uncritical patriotism is not just a disposition that demonizes those who chastise our country for its racial inequality and for not living up to its professed ideals.

From Washington Post