Example Sentences

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Professing a lack of surprise will not be enough.

From Slate • Nov. 1, 2020

Professing himself to feel unworthy of the task, and praising God, George Washington used the speech, which James Madison helped him to draft, to declare his faith in Congress’s ability to govern.

From New York Times • Jan. 19, 2017

Professing an independent streak, Roberts said: "I'm the kind of person that is going to do what I want."

From Reuters • Dec. 13, 2012

Professing expertise can also bring on suspicions of elitism and scratch an itch to knock someone down a peg. 

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2012

Professing his innocence to her was futile, as professions of innocence were likely all she heard all day.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers