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recite

[ri-sahyt] / rɪˈsaɪt /


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You can recite the climbing gospel by heart: Save more, max the match, don’t touch it, buy and hold.

From MarketWatch Jul. 16, 2026

During a feast where guests were expected to recite poetry, he reportedly became embarrassed because he did not know any songs or verses to perform.

From Science Daily May 17, 2026

Felicia Smith listens to Melody Godfred recite poems from her book “Moon Garden.”

From Los Angeles Times May 4, 2026

He said those visiting can "get the whole boat to themselves for an hour and they can take videos and photos, recite all the lines and crush the cans".

From BBC Apr. 4, 2026

The Morning Service began at seven-thirty—early enough to enable Danny and me to attend and not come late to school—and Levi was called to recite the blessing over the Torah.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

Dodd recites it from memory in Wolverine’s voice with a growl.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

For instance, at one point Mr. Elwes patiently recites all the 1s and 0s that comprise this number:

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

“Instead of saying thanks, that snake gave her a vicious bite,” Trump recites.

From Salon Oct. 26, 2025

He speaks of officers surrounded by threats, recites statistics of those killed in the line of duty, paints a portrait of chaos ever lurking at the roadside.

From Slate May 15, 2025

"Oh, yes, this is it. Fifteen days after death. Prayers. Oldest son shaves head and recites after priest."

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

Nelson Mandela recited it in prison to give himself heart.

From Los Angeles Times May 22, 2026

This ritual lasted an entire night and involved burning small figures made of wax and clay while an exorcist recited specific incantations.

From Science Daily May 5, 2026

She sang open-throated declarations, recited broken poetic verses, scatted with the authority of a jazz singer, moaned with bluesy intent, and occasionally let loose an unbridled shriek or giggle.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 4, 2026

Sereni, who recited cantos from Dante in Italian to calm his nerves, was offered a British alias for the parachuting mission.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 17, 2026

Jake recited the clues, editing out words like stone pillars, fire pit, and pirate’s treasure—keeping it all very geometry-ish, with points and angles and lines.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

As activists gather beneath tarpaulin sheets in New Delhi, often holding all-night political debates, singing or reciting poetry, delivery drivers from online platforms weave through the barricades.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

Students reciting Annapolis’ “Midshipman Ethos” say they’re “united by our oath to defend the Constitution,” not their background.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

Taylor Frankie Paul was reciting a familiar speech as she embarked on her search for true love as the star of ABC’s “The Bachelorette.”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 24, 2026

But Hegseth comes across more like the third grader reciting those lines after watching his favorite comic book movie for the umpteenth time.

From Salon Mar. 13, 2026

I miss the happy, carefree version of Dad who was always humming jazz music and reciting French sayings.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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