say the word

Example Sentences

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“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

“You can’t say the word ‘Israel’ in Lebanon,” Mr. Barrack said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Every time you experience a symptom or negative thought, you say the word "stop", make a choice to avoid these symptoms and then do a positive visualisation of a time you felt well.

From BBC • May 21, 2024

Jonah noticed Chip was still having trouble making himself say the word.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix