say the word

Example Sentences

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The prediction market Kalshi was letting people bet on whether the pop star would say the word “ring” during a TV appearance soon after her engagement to NFL player Travis Kelce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

“I really think you need to say the word no into the record so that you can clear that up,” he said.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

That includes Rock, who is a perfect 9-0 at USC games he’s attended heading into Tuesday’s Alamo Bowl — and can now say the word “ball.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

Analysts say the word makes the current administration - led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed - nervous.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2024

Telling her a story that I think must be about the ocean since I hear him say the word “shark.”

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron