declaring

"The student's declaration that she was ready for the exam was a relief to her parents. "

"It is not necessarily true that children get their morals from their parents."

"The failing bakery declared bankruptcy after several years of declining sales. "

"The firefighters outstanding the intense heat for hours, keeping the fire from spreading. "

"The teacher explicitly stated the rules for the school project, leaving no room for misunderstanding. "

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

"The school officially announced the new dress code on Monday. "

""Because of unforeseen circumstances, the school trip was cancelled." "

"John was elected to parliament from the Bedford constituency."

"The teacher was proclaiming the winners of the science fair. "

"She emphatically denied stealing the cookie, shaking her head and raising her voice. "