as in assertion
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
once the delegates had made the declaration that the colonies were henceforth independent of Great Britain, their fate was sealed
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Recent Examples of declaration
Lee’s next test in safeguarding those interests promises to be trickier: restoring stability to South Korea following the tumultuous ouster of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose impeachment was confirmed in April following his December 2024 declaration of martial law.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
The election caps a particularly turbulent several months in the country’s politics that began with right-wing President Yoon Suk Yeol declaration of martial law last December.
—Jong Eun Lee, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Another part of the bill wants to stop local governments listed in a federal disaster declaration and located within 100 miles of a hurricane's path from introducing tougher regulations within a year after a storm strikes their communities.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
But Lamont could have used his declaration to also increase allowable spending in each of the next two fiscal years to grow by the same $284 million, plus roughly another 5% or $14 million.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
The election caps a particularly turbulent several months in the country’s politics that began with right-wing President Yoon Suk Yeol declaration of martial law last December.
—Jong Eun Lee, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Another part of the bill wants to stop local governments listed in a federal disaster declaration and located within 100 miles of a hurricane's path from introducing tougher regulations within a year after a storm strikes their communities.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
But Lamont could have used his declaration to also increase allowable spending in each of the next two fiscal years to grow by the same $284 million, plus roughly another 5% or $14 million.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaration
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Of greatest concern was their assertion that Volvo Trucks will not be producing autonomy-ready trucks starting in 2027 as has been stated by both companies.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The memorandum also points out that hearsay—meaning a statement made out-of-court used to prove the truth of an assertion—may be considered in opposing a motion for summary judgment.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
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And, though Musk’s antics put DOGE at the center of the national conversation for a time, much of its actual work was conducted in secret, despite claims of transparency.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
30 May 2025
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There was no comment from the government on the claims.—
Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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President Donald Trump repeated his insistence that Apple manufacture iPhones in the U.S. or face 25% tariffs, a threat to boost the taxes on the tech giant's imports that are already projected to cost the company $900 million during April, May and June.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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At the center of the impasse is Iran's insistence on its right to enrich uranium on its own soil—something the U.S. and its allies view as a potential pathway to nuclear weapons.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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The announcement, though abrupt, was not altogether surprising: City leaders have fretted the loss of Blue Diamond since the 1990s, and the cooperative has been steadily cutting costs in recent years.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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While the announcement didn't mention SpaceX, that company's Starship rocket is on contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory to work on delivering cargo anywhere in the world within an hour.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 6,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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The Arlington City Council on Tuesday night was expected to consider a resolution opposing the plan, following a similar proclamation by Fort Worth’s council last week.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
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And last night, with dinner plates still warm and the Hammond ringing, that proclamation rang loud and clear.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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“Declaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declaration. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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