profess

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Even as they profess admiration for one another’s work, Ruth, Jay and Leigh sink into a bog of miscommunication and antagonism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

First, she had to stop fighting the Others, the term for the billions united in groupthink, and accept if not entirely trust that the collective love they profess to have for her is real.

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2025

The two profess their love for each other.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Once lawfully allowed in with provisional humanitarian status, they found our church — where they could be baptized and publicly profess their faith in Jesus — and legal help to begin their asylum request.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2025

"I command you once more, in King Joffrey's name, to prove the loyalty you profess and open these gates," said Ser Amory.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin