"Our meeting is over!" announced The Grand High Witch. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z

A war correspondent triumphantly announced that the lodgment area from which the Allied Armies would soon launch their major offensive into the heart of occupied France was now adequate and secure. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

He announced that, by a special decree of Comrade Napoleon, Beasts of England had been abolished. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

Ernest managed the agenda, which he did not announce in advance, from a big red leather chair. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

Toward the end of one month that fall, Mom announced that we had only one dollar for dinner. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

I cried like a baby when the result was announced, and later, when my father came home, we embraced and wept and kissed, and our tears mingled on our cheeks. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

“Behind us,” Coldhands announced, his voice muffled by the black wool scarf across his nose and mouth. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

They heard Jackson’s booming voice in the hallway announcing lights-out. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

In February, the professor announced that instead of a single midterm he would be giving monthly exams, the first of which would be the following week. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

“So I expected it, and I was pleased, but not at all surprised, when my Assignment was announced as Nurtures” Father explained. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

He would have known Esther's voice even if he had heard her announcing train times at Venice's main station. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

I have great pleasure in announcing that this year at Hogwarts —” But at that moment, there was a deafening rumble of thunder and the doors of the Great Hall banged open. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

My mother luckily secured a job in a white doctor’s office at the unheard-of-wages of five dollars per week and at once she announced that her “sons were going to school again.” Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

With his first bite of cheese croissant his eyes would light up and he would announce that the Vanderbeekers could stay in their apartment forever. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

“If this child hadn’t resembled my first wife, I would still have accepted her,” announced the old nganga. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’ll see you in Jury tomorrow at five,” he announced, and then walked away. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

After dinner, we go to sitting room to watch the scores announced on television. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

“All blades are now polished to a perfect shine!” she announced. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

Finally she says, “We are so not telling my mom.” she announces. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

“It’s purple with orange stripes,” he announces, his voice more assured now. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

They were rewarded for leaving their firesides when the Riddles’ cook arrived dramatically in their midst and announced to the suddenly silent pub that a man called Frank Bryce had just been arrested. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Dicey took advantage of the moment to announce their project for the day: Honeysuckle. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

Over the loudspeaker a voice announced that my bus was boarding. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

Wine glows sleepily in Werners stomach and sleet ticks down through the lindens when Frederick’s mother announces that they are going out. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

I announced it at home, and Papa exploded. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

Later that afternoon, at a crowded press conference, Ickes announced that the Lincoln Memorial would be the site of a concert by Marian Anderson on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

A bonfire was announced for six-thirty the following Thursday evening over at the sheriff’s firing range on Yukon. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

The authorities announced that Alexandra was soon to be demolished, for it had long been declared a “black spot.” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Gentlemen,” she announced to the troopers, “this is my jurisdiction and I’ll take charge of the examination.” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

It provided a distraction, watching Mrs. Weasley force Charlie into a chair, raise her wand threateningly, and announce that he was about to get a proper haircut. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

“Shall you ever have courage to announce to Lady Catherine what is to befall her?” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z

By dumping the chili over the white boys’ heads, whether accidentally or not, she had opened a door through which segregationist leaders announced they would eject all of us. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Fadi skimmed over the page and saw that the results of the competition would be announced December first, and the awards ceremony would take place in San Francisco the following week or so. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

She simply could not imagine herself switching off the light and announcing into the dark that she’d had an affair. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

Holding them at arm’s length, she announced dramatically, “The Sacred Flower of Egypt.” The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

It turned out that none of us code talkers could go home as soon as the end of the war was announced. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

Finally she announced, “I have never tasted anything more disgusting in my entire life.” The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

“Yeah, yeah. We have to do this,” he announced, rubbing the side of his neck. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

But they may have gotten the idea when it was announced that CPS officials, not the teachers, would administer the test. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

“We’re allowed to,” I announce, showing off in front of my friends. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z

There had been a great collective gasp in the courtroom when de Wet announced that he was not sentencing us to death. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Forty missions,” Hungry Joe announced readily in a voice lyrical with relief and elation. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

That had pretty much stopped after Grace had announced she was pregnant. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Maybe they’d announce it at the Singing, so everyone could hear it. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

“So I don’t have to walk too far when they announce the winner,” she tells the girls in her gaggle. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z

Anyway, the woman had come upon her silently before, with nothing but the squeezing of her claw hand to announce her presence. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

“Now it’s time for the ol’ Dad to do a solo number,” Bull announced. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

When Pa announced our bus trip I knew I’d have hours and hours on the road with the perfect companion if my sisters let me read in peace. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

Using one signal or another, each form of life announces its proximity to the others around it, setting limits on encroachment or spreading welcome to potential symbionts. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

When Sissy announced that she was going to stay the night, Katie looked worried and said there was but the one bed which she and Johnny shared. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

When the Central Committee had announced that Red Guards could travel free to other provinces to “establish revolutionary ties” with other Red Guards, An Yi told me, our entire school had gone into an uproar. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

He had started off simply, announcing a change of basic strategy. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

After their meeting, Scoville announced to the newspapers that the man was insane and had acted alone, believing he was carrying out God's directions. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

To their surprise, Professor Moody had announced that he would be putting the Imperius Curse on each of them in turn, to demonstrate its power and to see whether they could resist its effects. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Pastor Kim smiles and gestures as though announcing me on stage. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z

In the morning the principal had announced sign-ups for football and cheerleading and other stuff. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z

On the corner, several storm troopers, or the SA, as members of Hitler's private army are called, are passing out white leaflets that announce a victory parade through downtown Hamburg that night. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z

After I swallowed, I announced, “I’m going to offer my help to the DiAngelos.” Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

Eventually, Ms. Udell came in to announce that it was time for the boys to take their turns. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

You could see people poised nervously, waiting as tensely as if Mr. Birkway was going to announce someone’s execution. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

Grand capitals, in bright red ink, announce the beginning of each new chapter. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

“It was short—merely to announce—but cheerful, exulting, of course.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

“I’m going to go find it,” Finn announced, and Chess knew without looking that Finn would have his lip stuck out and his face set, a vision of obstinacy. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

As soon as the verdict had been announced, she’d heard a terrible keening, so sharp she’d clamped her hands over her ears and collapsed into a ball. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

After a moment, Bishop Garamond announces, “She may remain among you until she has delivered the child. Meanwhile we will inquire and discover the truth.” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

“He-e-e-re’s lunch!” he announced at cell after cell, undaunted by silence and surliness. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m not touching that,” Pita announced, stepping behind me. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

I slid into the back seat and announced, "He didn't have his shirt on and I heard a girl's voice inside the house." Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

Later that day, FBI director J. Edgar Hoover announced to the public that German U-boats had landed eight highly skilled Nazi saboteurs on America's shores. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

Possessives were a similar headache, and it was easier to say nothing than to announce that the left-hand and the right-hand glove of Janet had fallen to the floor. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

“I’m Kelsey,” the woman announced as though to the whole room. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Each time one returned he announced how much time he had received. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

The next day, I walked into my mom’s home office, where she was busy working, and I announced, “Okay, Mom, I’m going to try homeschool.” Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

“This is the best Christmas ever!” he announces. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z

“I’ll teach you to play cards after dinner tomorrow,” she announced. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

In light of that opinion, the district attorney announced that he would wait until the president's situation was certain before moving forward with his case against Guiteau. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

As one man commented with admiration: “When the Ragens announce an entertainment it means an entertainment, and folks know it.” A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

“In New York City, the mandatory evacuation of the borough of Queens will begin on Saturday,” the news broadcaster in Washington announced. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

However, before a final tally was taken, High Blade Xenocrates announced that time had run out for legislative issues. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

“We need to move,” my mother announced to Dusty while they cleaned up the mess. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

So Father had nothing to lose by announcing his own calendar and placing upon it Easter on the Fourth of July. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

The six highest scorers from all our practice rounds were announced at the last practice session a few days ago. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

“First, we’re going to the morgue,” Theresa announces with a little skip. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

The bird let his rider step off, and then flew to the bracket by the door as the orderly announced the third of Lord Asriel’s high commanders, an angel by the name of Xaphania. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

“We hungry,” a ruddy-cheeked man announced to her in overly loud pidgin, miming the act of eating. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

“The names of those who are granted permits will be announced on the radio. I will keep the radio on all day.” Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z

“No, no, no!” he announced, waving his free hand wildly at the other kids, who were gathering to watch the entertainment. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

A general with a strong Hausa accent came on and announced that there had been a coup and that we had a new government. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

Aaron took three or four breaths of his metal cigarette and made the room smell musty and hot, then announced: “Let’s motivate, son! What do you want to get?” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

He usually stayed a few steps ahead of Collins and the others, wanting to go faster but grudgingly slowing up to announce his moves or to receive his teacher’s reply. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

Just then Nana shuffled in with her sandals flapping, in her froufrou of starchy petticoats, to announce that a group of men were out in the courtyard unloading a dead man. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I am ready to play chess again,” I announced to her. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

The scientific network is another term for that sociological reality: Pascal announced his discoveries to Mersenne’s network, and persuaded them that his facts were right by getting them to repeat his experiments. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

They also announced that the Arab armies had begun their threatened invasion. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

“There will be no first-period classes this morning,” she announces on Monday. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z

When Scythe Faraday announced who they had come for, the family wept, and the man slipped off into a bedroom. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

He gestures for her to move to the center of the stage, unable to take his eyes from her as he announces her to the mostly empty theater. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

I knew we’d get a slew of people, the minute they announced they were having that fight. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m going to start doing calisthenics,” she announced. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

“We want to give Styx a home,” I announced. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

As soon as Ben announced he’d spotted his first morel, I began looking down. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

We can send notes, telephone, whisper cryptic invitations, announce the giving of parties, even bounce words off the moon and make them carom around the planets. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

“And I’m going to send you home I” “They’re going to send me homel” Yossarian announced jubilantly, as he hobbled back into the ward. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

The faces around him displayed nothing but shock; he might have announced that he wanted to borrow one of their arms. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Here a stern-looking man with white hair looked over my record and then announced, gravely, that I was in trouble. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

So it was a couple weeks later when I sat down at the lunch table and announced, “We’re leaving tomorrow.” Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Unless the cage was removed forthwith, he announced, the entire defense team would walk out of court. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, this is it,” Shady announced, as if that explained everything. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

"The ayes carried it," the chairman announced as several men turned to stare at me. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I have to use the bathroom,” I announced, trying to divert the attention from my mother and the coat. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

On New Year’s Day he announced that he must go. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

I’d announced to everyone, including potential suitors, that my career was my priority. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

“My Master,” he says, “has forewarned me. Daily He announces more distinctly,—‘Surely I come quickly!’ and hourly I more eagerly respond,—‘Amen; even so come, Lord Jesus!’ Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

“Here is the way of the Sacred Rock,” one of the guards announced to the small group of assembled people. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

Speaking from his hospital bed, Betancourt announced he has again filed charges with the Organization of American States. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

They announced that the venue of the trial was to be shifted from Johannesburg to Pretoria, thirty-six miles away. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

"My sister's little guest is too weary to stand," Lady Lysa announced. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

Then as the haze lifted we saw a sign announcing that we were in restricted military waters. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

“I have a new indoor game,” I announced. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

Although it grew out of swing and the pioneering electric guitar figures of Charlie Christian, early rock and roll announced its intention to go light on improvisation and heavy on rhythm guitar. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z

One day over lunch Ethel announced that when she was old enough, she intended to spread the Christian word to African primitives. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

He dreamed that Lydia announced she was staying and not abandoning him after all. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

And then she announced that it was time to see how many ladies were wearing hats with blue feathers. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z

“Here he comes,” she announced to Rahel, not bothering to lower her voice. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

The sky above me was a deep purple-gray, and on the horizon I could see the first rays of light pushing through, announcing a new day. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

"Give me the hawk's quill. I'll write the words," he announced. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z

When it seemed that it would never end, a bell rang announcing lunchtime. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Fed up with all the rotten publicity, the Miccosukees announced that they intended to sue Dusty for embezzlement, and evict what was left of the Coral Queen from their “tribal grounds,” meaning the marina. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

Several months later, she announced that she was pregnant. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

“Time to eat,” Auntie An-mei happily announces, bringing out a steaming pot of the wonton she was just wrapping. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I fell,” he announces, as if this is something to be proud of. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

He invited 200 demonstrators into his house, where—after two hours of negotiations—he announced that he had no immediate response to their demands. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Nessy would like to try out for the school pageant, and I say she oughta,” Pop Pop proudly announces, squaring his shoulders. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

“I’m dropping out of the club,” she announces. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

Then I decide to announce it to the hall: “I think that that’s over!” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

“An American airplane dropped one bomb on Hiroshima,” Truman announced to the world. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

In a measured tone, he announces martial law in the counties surrounding Grovers Mill. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

“Well,” she announced stiffly, “I’m only twenty-seven, so there! “Here’s another candy store!” she said. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Ford’s Theatre advertising poster announcing President Lincoln’s presence that evening. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

Then I was stunned when I heard a nationally known Communist announce a decision to dissolve the clubs. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Ayyyy, she said yes!” he just has to announce, and a couple of people actually clap. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

As she set the spirometer on the side table by my bed, she announced, “For lunch today we’ve got chicken tenders, and fries, and a small salad,” while setting the tray down. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

“I shall read now the names of those who passed the test,” announced the pencil woman. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

The cannon sounds, her body is removed, and the trumpets blow to announce Haymitch’s victory. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

Stephanie announced that she had homemade beer in her fridge and everyone chanted “Cool!” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

The Thunderhead piloted just about everything airborne, and even if it was an off-grid chopper, someone onboard would always announce their approach and request clearance. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

“What you need is a nest of little babies, Everjoice,” the Afrikaner would announce after his fourth beer. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I could use a drink,” Kvothe announced suddenly, as if he were surprised. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

That same week he got a note from the administration announcing that he was failing PE, for which his rowing was supposed to substitute. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

The Museum had announced a special “children’s program” in which exhibits of scientific witchery scaled down to the child mind were to be shown. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z

After they put the bags in the trunk, Mr. Sen announced that he was hungry, and Mrs. Sen agreed, so they crossed the street to a restaurant where the take-out window was still open. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

On 5 March Galileo announced his intention to leave for Rome; on the nineteenth he was still impatiently waiting for a litter to carry him and complaining that he had a deadline to meet. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

"We have visitors," he announced, "and your presence is required, Bran." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

Minutes later the official results were announced: Ky Ebright and California had won their third consecutive national varsity title, by one-third of a second. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

‘What I mean and what I say is two different things,’ the BFG announced rather grandly. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

That June, summer fifteen, Dad announced he was leaving and departed two days later. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z

"This," the waiter announces, "is our raw Atlantic swordfish served in a dark chocolate gravy and garnished with fresh mint." Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

On the third Sunday after Snowball’s expulsion, the animals were somewhat surprised to hear Napoleon announce that the windmill was to be built after all. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

Three drummers led them into a hotel ballroom, announcing their arrival as a married couple to a room full of people I’m related to but have never met. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Guards announced marriages three or four times a year, usually on propitious dates, such as New Year’s or Kim Jong Il’s birthday. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

As soon as we got up, she announced that we were going to wash our hair. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

In school, if their teacher announced their birthday, they denied it, claiming it was a mistake. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

“And they won’t feed us on this plane either, you know,” he announced with a curious, bitter finality. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

A series of loud beeps interrupted his thoughts, announcing an oncoming train, along with the flashing electronic destination sign announcing OAKLAND—SAN FRANCISCO. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

“We have our first response,” Mrs. Jarai announced, handing the letter to me. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

When he finally returned it to me, he announced that the visitation time had been cut to five minutes, on orders from the sheriff himself. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

Yesterday on the playground, Aubrey announced that she was the most popular girl in fourth grade, which might be true but shouldn’t be. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

“I will give the man the gift on the morrow,” she announced as she was breaking her fast. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Seeing that it had worked for me, my sisters invented similar stories, and together we announced that the Sedaris Trio had officially disbanded. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

And it was Mrs. Baker who announced his advent. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

The government announced their intention to curb the trade union movement and do away with the limited franchises of the Indian, Coloured, and African peoples. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Minerva and Sina have been talking strategy to me since the news was announced this morning. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

At midnight it was announced that the left had won. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

But I’m not a person who goes around announcing it at the post office. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

“I want to be Little Miss Perfect,” Taylor announced. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

My father rushed in, announcing the arrival of the ambassadors from Norway and promising, upon their departure, his own news of great importance concerning Hamlet’s recent disposition. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

On another occasion Chris drove over to Hathaway’s house and announced they were going downtown. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

She had scarcely finished ere the bell announced bedtime! no delay could be admitted; Miss Temple embraced us both, saying, as she drew us to her heart— Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

“Got it,” he announces, emerging triumphantly with a soccer ball. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

“We has news,” Bono announced to me, and the unwonted shyness of his manner conveyed his news faster than word. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

Someone had the wisdom to suggest that Barack might want to formally announce his candidacy in Springfield. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

Dramatically he announced that he was going to pull for the shore. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

I'm feeling light-headed as I wait for the principal to announce my name. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Mr. Chatham started the questioning by announcing to everyone, “This case has received wide publicity. The state is going to take every precaution to see that we have a fair and impartial jury.” Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

It was not the slow, rhythmic pealing that announced the canonical hours, but a strident, urgent clamor, a call to important news. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

Then, on October 16, 1941, a Moscow radio broadcast announced that German tanks had broken through the Red Army’s defenses and were about to storm the city. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

My dread only grew when Mother announced that we were all going to a cafeteria for dinner. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Paul’s parade would announce to the world that a new generation of suffragists had arrived, one that was ready to make some real changes. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

It’s the first time since they announced the Quarter Quell that he’s offered me any sort of affection. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

They weren’t making out or anything—a kid named John had announced that he had sprayed pepper spray in there and people were going in to see if they could handle it. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

As the new president of the club, Carmine Nigro announced that Bobby was his guest and would be accepted as a member. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

She sat down and announced that Walter had been framed and that she was grateful finally to be able to tell someone. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Well, that’s exactly how it feels when the emcee announces my name for evening wear, and Daddy and I walk on that stage as though we’re gliding on clouds. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

“With all that said, I, Jupiter Charity-Sanchez, am here today to announce that...well, that I’m dropping my label.” Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

I wasn’t going to announce that Ambrose had tricked me out of a whole talent. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Octavian announced, as if he’d killed a lion with his bare hands rather than ripping up a stuffed panda pillow. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

One Sunday morning Squealer announced that the hens, who had just come in to lay again, must surrender their eggs. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

Some days, many days, only a death toll was announced, prefaced by a reiteration of the general situation. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

Three Alabama Slammers later, the winners of the silent auction are announced. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

“For disturbing the king’s peace,” the king announced, “the fine is five silver livres. All three of you will pay this fine. Do you understand?” The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

A sign announced a gospel sing at the Mount Zion Baptist Church that took place back in 1957, if anyone wanted to know. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

The next week at school, Maestra Eva announces that some important visitors—foreigners—will be coming, and they’re considering making a big donation to fund the construction of a science lab at the school. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

When it’s announced that children are wanted to sing District 4’s wedding song, practically every kid shows up. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

Charges that King was Red were not new, but they had increased in number and vitriol in the past year, particularly since King had announced his opposition to the Vietnam War. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

I know it’s hopeless, because I’ve been nagging him about it since he announced that there was an anonymous donor, but I try one more time anyway. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

“I don’t like any of you anymore,” Tee announced. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

More alarming still, Rush had recently announced that he had an absolute cure for the disease, something no other doctor had claimed. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

“Hot dog stands,” Milton announced at dinner one night. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

A small painted sign announced we were nearly there. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

He announced that there was a birthday present for all of us coming from Austin but that it had been unexpectedly delayed and would arrive later in the week. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

Gray from the beginning, its end was announced by a deepening gray, of sky, snow, faces, spirits. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

Marsha and Glen Colbey were living in a crowded trailer with their children, and they knew they were at risk when the hurricane warnings were announced. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

In the afternoon, the TV announces an emergency message. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z

Coach Hedge had taken one look at the thing, turned pale, and announced that he was going to his room to console himself with Chuck Norris videos. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

“We will stand now and pledge allegiance,” Miss Crofts announced. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m going to have to ask you to leave,” he announces in a loud voice. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

When plans were announced for spraying 3 million acres in 1957 opposition became even stronger. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z

Director Van Helsing says, “You may either display your supernatural ability first and announce what it is to the spectators later or vice versa. It’s your choice.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

He didn’t show a trace of lameness, prompting Smith to announce that the horse was ready to run in the Gold Cup. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

She slept for an hour, until a servant announced the arrival of the tailor, to outfit her with proper court attire. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

On a Saturday night in February 1949, Radio Quito announced a Martian invasion using the newsflash technique and local place names. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

I don’t want to risk his hearing my name and announcing, “That kid’s handicapped! He needs an IEP!” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

But then Mr. Rowan announced the big news. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z

A mass anti-Zionist rally was announced for a date a few days before Passover. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

The crowd started rustling around us, and Shawn announced that anybody who wanted to stay for the final deliberation could wait inside the library. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

But also like she might threaten to announce it to the world if I do. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

“Arise,” he began airily, “Senior Overseer Charter Member! Elwin ‘Leper’ Lepellier has announced his intention to make the leap this very night, to qualify, to save his face at last.” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

Of course, it’s not so secret because Violet made sure to announce aloud, “See you, Maya! Have fun filming by yourself!” as she left the food court with Monica and the boys. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

Celia’s second suspension wasn’t announced, exactly, but everyone in the school knew the details. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

“On Saturday, you’ve all got to shell peas,” Mother announced at the table. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

The next morning Papa Andrew announced to us that Teacher Sarah would not be returning to teach us. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Do you think that the curfew the mayor announced today will prevent incidents like this?” the reporter asks Mr. Lewis. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

“Further,” Mr. Dalton went on, “I want to announce publicly that I apologize for his arrest and inconvenience.” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

It seemed strange to announce Look at me, I’m writing! but then again, writers were quite strange. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Galileo, when in 1610 he announced to the world what he had seen through his telescope, was compared to his fellow Florentine Amerigo Vespucci, to Christopher Columbus and to Ferdinand Magellan. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

“Visitor for you, Dustfinger,” he announced derisively as he lit the lantern. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

He could not of course know—for he, Napoleon, was only now for the first time announcing it—that the name “Animal Farm” had been abolished. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

And six weeks ago, Montez had announced that he was leaving. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

The Soviet Union announced on August 31, 1961, that it would resume atmospheric testing and made good on the threat the very next day. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

The innkeeper puts his hands on Jerome's thin shoulders and announces he's bringing another round of ale. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

The room was quiet Then Sister Mukumbu announced free time for the next hour. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

After the Pledge of Allegiance and morning prayer, Mrs. Grayson announced that they had a great deal to do that day, including arithmetic for all grades. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Then, in the summer of 2022, he announced he was leaving the company. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

“If any of you would like to check up on your children,” announced Dr. Zinchenko, “please join us in the adjoining room.” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

The redoubled hooting and shouting drowned out the bugle call that announced the start of the count. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

The day the secession was announced, he stood with Kainene on the veranda and listened to Ojukwu’s voice on the radio and afterward took her in his arms. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

When it was announced that the prize would be awarded annually and be named the Malala Prize in my honor, I noticed a frown on my father’s face. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

As I proudly stack everything on the empty shelves, I announce, “It’s like Christmas came early!” Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

He looked a straw man set out to announce some holiday. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z

She remembered how, after that season, Nicole announced one day that she was too sick to go to school. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

After consultation with the NEC, I announced the suspension of our talks and warned Mr. de Klerk that he could not “talk about negotiations on the one hand and murder our people on the other.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Loud creaks and groans announced a whole horde of Gladers running to the first floor. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Before she could answer he snapped off the TV and the light, pulled the door shut and bounded downstairs announcing, “I’m starving! Let’s eat!” Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

All week before the weights for the New Year’s Handicap were announced, Howard made warning noises about his 130-pound limit. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

I remember Salinas, the town of my birth, when it proudly announced four thousand citizens. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

Even when his parents announced they were separating and his mother moved out of Brooklyn to Manhattan, Hudson still had hope they would get back together. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

In the end the Party would announce that two and two made five, and you would have to believe it. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

"This day I will go to the grass and hunt, woman wife," he announced as he shrugged into a painted vest and buckled on a wide belt with heavy medallions of silver, gold, and bronze. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

Because, after all, there really was something ridiculously out of proportion between the verdict such certainty was based on and the imperturbable march of events from the moment the verdict was announced. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

Weeks earlier, before the inauguration, the conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh baldly announced, “I hope Obama fails.” Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

Each day, more militant, action brothers who had been with me in Mosque Seven announced their break from the Nation of Islam to come with me. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

He might, as Philip had suggested, announce that one of the other two men was dead. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z

This is, of course, the first day of the final week before the winner of the Excelsior Award is announced. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z

He joined the circle, announcing that 210021/WD was to return to the main nest Then he began filling himself with the sweet mash like the others. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

"I'm going to have the McKees come up," she announced as we rose in the elevator. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z

In a later work, he announced that the number of worms to be found in an average acre of English country soil was 53,767. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

Then we collected Katz, who announced regretfully to his adoring audience that he had to go—there were mountains still to climb—and stepped valiantly back into the woods. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

She stood in our doorway and announced that something terrible—absolutely terrible—had happened to the Mansfields. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

When we rounded the final bend, the old wooden sign announcing the sanctuary’s visitation policies was still standing there, untouched. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

“We’ll have to cut Lucky Strike in,” his father announced finally. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

She slid her mother’s cell phone through her curtain-like waterfall of hair, studied it silently, and then announced in a bored voice, “It’s from those kids’ mom.” The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

After second dessert, Laura Friendly announced that she had to leave. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

“I have brought another gift for the queen of my heart,” Xaro announced. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

So on the last day of school that year, when the awards were announced, I was stunned. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Pollard, they announced, would probably never walk again. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

He stayed below to announce the status of dropped eggs: Cracked or Not Cracked. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

About 8:00 that evening, Bliss announced to the group that the postmortem showed death was inevitable. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Now,” she announced in a whisper, holding both arms out to him eagerly. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

He announced a nationwide stay-at-home on March 28, a national Day of Mourning and protest for the atrocities at Sharpeville. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Time for the speeches,” announced the king as the plates were again removed and everyone looked glum. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

Dad had barely spoken to me since I announced my decision. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

The captain announces the tide will force us to drop anchor overnight opposite a place called, the priest spells it for me, Poughkeepsie. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

And unless Harry’s ears were deceiving him, the old radio next to the sink had just announced that coming up was “Witching Hour, with the popular singing sorceress, Celestina Warbeck.” Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

“This is really not “It is determined,” Chiron announced. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

Lord Bertulf rarely let his tenants and vassals finish their claims before announcing his judgment. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

In November, he announced that the National Security Management System, a secret structure set up under P. W. Botha to combat antiapartheid forces, would be dissolved. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Let’s see what else has gone to pot since the Big Dad has been gone,” Bull announced. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Several times Hall announced he was preparing to descend, and at one point we were sure he’d finally left the South Summit. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

He mused—for ten minutes he held counsel with himself: he formed his resolve, and announced it— Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

He glances at me and I see he is afraid to tell me, afraid I will announce it and give the other men a chance to ridicule him. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z

When Poplar Springs Middle announced that an afterschool cooking club was starting, I signed up immediately. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

Then, something that surprised even the people who had surrounded the palace, Trujillo announced he was the president. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Posters announcing Klan rallies, bearing the slogan “Be a Man, Join the Klan,” became a common sight in store windows and on telephone poles in small towns and major cities across the state. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

Their names, chosen by a committee, were announced then. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

I hurried because the reports had to be summarized by 10:30, when the classes reconvened and the superintendent would stand up and announce, “Sister Maull will read today’s Sunday school summary for us.” While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

“A mere scratch,” the paramedic announced after he examined Eye. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

By the end of the week, the girls had managed to erect eight huts, and Taylor announced that there would be a Miss Teen Dream cutest hut contest. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

“Practicing magic is a sin against God and a violation of the law,” Sir Fabian announced. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

Nobody says anything for a few minutes, and finally Mom announces we’re free to go. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

The first time we went into the Shack, he was sporting a neat white shirt emblazoned with a distinguished-looking crest announcing his membership in the Eastern Seaboard Pervert Association. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

When we got downstairs, Cade announced, “He fell asleep. I had to wake him up.” 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z

The next day in class, Mrs. Brown announces that due to some parental complaints, she is going to have to cancel the game. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z

“We’ll go straight to the end of this one,” she announced. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z

The next morning, Thursday, July 13, the American delegation announced that Fischer wouldn’t play the next game unless all cameras were removed from the hall. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

At 3:25 p.m.—almost a half hour after the announced beginning time—a starting gun sounded and the parade officially began. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

Sunday’s sermon is announced on a billboard identical to the kind for supermarket specials: Believing Is Seeing. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Welcome to the first day of the rest of our lives, kiddo,” Dad announces as we climb out of our car. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z

King had announced that he would come to Selma to lead the march. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

Father announced this was the unfortunate effect of believing in false idols and he washed his hands of the affair. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

And I thought how convenient it would be now I didn't have to announce to everybody at college I had broken off with Buddy and start the boring business of blind dates all over again. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

As he headed up the stairs for his fourth trip, Palmer’s mother grabbed his arm and announced, “Okay, boys, party’s over. Time to go out and enjoy the summer sunshine.” Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

August looked at the clock, announcing we’d done so good with our time we had a whole hour left before lunch. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t until the middle of July that he announced that we had enough money for me to go. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

If Pecola had announced her intention to live the life they did, they would not have tried to dissuade her or voiced any alarm. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z

When the captain announced that we were nearly there, at first I thought he was kidding; all I could see from the ferry’s rolling deck was an endless curtain of gray. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

Her father responded coldly to the “sudden” match, and when he later announced it in the local paper, he did not mention in print that William was Jewish. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

The train could be running with no horns and no lamps to announce its arrival. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Sixth-grade slow dance,” Margo announced, and we switched positions, her hands on my shoulders and mine on her hips, elbows locked, two feet between us. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

Why merely say something, when they can declare, assert, expostulate, announce, or asseverate it? Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

One day Mother announced that she had reached a new skill level. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

St. Anthony’s, the scrawl of silver thread across the top announced. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

“One manicure, coming up,” he announced, and would not be deterred even when she pointed out that he had forgotten to bring cotton balls. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

She felt a need, without ever exactly announcing it to herself, to conceal her solution to the grocery problem. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

When Janina opened the door, I announced, “I live in the ghetto now!” Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z

"I shall donate material for this project to your club," Didu announces. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Rader said, in a voice that was both sonorous and emphatic, sometimes aggressive, that Fischer would like to announce that he will soon be back at the 64 squares and 32 pieces again...quite soon. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

But it is also true that if the last judgment were announced, the first and proper thought of all ladies would be “What shall I wear?” Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

I sought in her countenance and features a likeness to Mr. Rochester, but found none: no trait, no turn of expression announced relationship. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

“Somebody at this table is got a dirty face,” she announced. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as I begin to relax, the captain announces that we are to return to our ship. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“If it is true, and I am not leaving, I will sign the papers,” announced Miss Grybas. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

The unbelievable agility, the split-second timing the brothers are putting on display announces the culmination of the fast-dancing segment of the party. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

The old man announced that he would referee the fight, which was slated for three rounds. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

I did not want to make the same mistakes in my next writing assignment, which Miss Bell announced the following day. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

An undated eighteenth-century handbill announcing an exhibition of three of Vaucanson’s automata: the flute player, the drummer and the digesting duck. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

“A bird,” he announced, and slipped a parchment into Jon’s hand. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Jockey awoke on a surprise Sunday to announce his celebration and that was that. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

Plans were even announced for the resumption of the stagecoach in early November. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

But one morning she announced that she would wait no more, and the seeds went into the ground that day, followed by biweekly applications of the thick black fertilizer she concocted in the evenings. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

In a move many believe was intended to distract attention from the Vietnam War, Nixon announced that scientists would cure cancer within five years, just in time for the United States Bicentennial. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

The following week, the warder in charge announced that we must now fill the bucket three-quarters of the way. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Perhaps the biggest blow to my mother came when her friend Velma Stewart announced that she and her husband had put a down payment on a house in a suburb called Park Forest. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

Going into damage control, CBS announced its regret that a few listeners who had heard only parts of the program “mistook fantasy for fact.” Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

The church bell now began to toll again, as if a Mass were being announced. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

“Say, there’s gonna be a game of marbles after lunch,” Ira announced. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

Nathaniel Blackwood stopped by unexpectedly one day to announce he would no longer be Cole’s lawyer. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

He was dreading the Leaving Feast, which was usually a cause for celebration, when the winner of the Inter-House Championship would be announced. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

The afternoon before the debate, the city announced that that location was “unavailable.” The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

The Eagle announced that the school would charter a bus on Sunday to the funeral in Vine Station. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

Royal Brougham, despite his earlier gloomy assessment, had already announced his personal prognostication: Washington to win, Cornell in second, California third. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Every day there were headlines announcing new acts of terror and bloodshed; every week, it seemed, there was another massive rally in Madison Square Garden. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

The FCC chairman, Frank McNinch, announced Monday morning that his agency would investigate. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

Early in December, in the course of a single afternoon, two of the cafe’s steadiest customers announced plans to pack up and leave not merely Finney County but the state. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

The honesty electrifies Helmuth, the way the British announce their own losses to the Germans. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z

The detectives announced their mission: They were there to search the house for John Wilkes Booth and John Surratt. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Duke vigil ended a few days later when Wright Tisdale, chair of the Duke trustees, announced that a minimum wage of $1.60 for nonacademic staff would be phased in over the next several months. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

He beckoned the servant who was last in the procession, and asked him to announce to his mistress that a young Brahmin desired to speak to her. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z

Almost as important as Vicky Tines's boyfriend is to Vicky Tines, who she announces is in high school every single day in homeroom. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

The hatch began to open, announcing their presence with its screeching hinges. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

After a few lessons, she announced that I was ready to sing in church. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

In the third week of February, the newspapers reported that British Foreign Minister Bevin had announced his intention to bring the Palestine issue to the United Nations in September. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

The cards announced a miraculous new cure for feline leukemia, and the callers identified themselves as representatives from Cat Fancy magazine. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

An old man with a wooden leg thumped back and forth across the road, clutching his temples and announcing to everyone who passed, “They shot my cow.” Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

He announced what was supposed to happen: “Naomi, we ought to marry.” Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

He led her out to the porch, announcing, “You gotta see this for yourself. Seems that we have quite an escort out here.” Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Christina announces that she and I will meet Al and Will at the tattoo parlor and drags me toward the clothing place. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

Anticipating this ruling, the army’s Western Defense Command had already announced that the mass exclusion orders of 1942 were being rescinded. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

“The vandals took our town many weeks ago and they announced that all the indigenes should come out and say ‘One Nigeria’ and they would give them rice. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Although Shay announced once that she wanted to go home, heading back on her own didn’t seem to have entered her mind. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

A Washington Post reporter had been at the conference when Gartler announced the contamination problem, but he hadn’t covered it, and most scientists were still denying that the problem existed. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

“Ten minutes until showtime,” a man with a white mustache announced from his seat by the hearth. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

‘Let the heralds announce to the folk that the Lady Éowyn will lead them!’ The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

Gay announced that it was time for us to leave, and before I knew what was happening, my reunion was over. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

There was indulgent laughter, more applause, then Charles announced that it was dinner. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

When my brother was five, he returned from a church barbecue he'd attended with a friend and announced "Jesus is in my bones." Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

“If he was really going to do something, he wouldn’t have announced it. That’s the whole point. He was giving me a warning to deliver back to you.” In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

We stopped at the guard gate to announce ourselves, but the old man in the booth was snoring and the gate was open, as was often the case, so we just drove in. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

He had started announcing the names of schoolgirls on his radio show. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

She sat down near the front of the courtroom and turned to me with a broad smile and announced, “Attorney Stevenson, I’m here!” Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“General Pickett’s compliments, sir. He wishes to announce his presence upon the field.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I was compelled to lead this sort of life, I made a public statement in which I announced that I would not leave the country but would continue working underground. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Garlick and I sat in the estate agent5s waiting room while a pretty African receptionist announced our presence to her boss in the inner office. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I have never been more encouraged in the four years that I have been in Vietnam,” he announced as he stepped off the plane. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Marty was like announcing, “Okay, we’ll go out and get some of the great beverage of Coke, with its refreshing flavor,” but no one was really rattling that way now. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“She wants us to have tea with her one day She just kind of announced it.” Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

That hope lasted until suppertime, when my father announced that the town had decided to build a new junior high school, and that Hoodhood and Associates had been invited to bid to become the architect. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

When he returned, he announced, “Mamá, Salvador is thinking of buying himself a motorcycle. Lucky’s found a secondhand one that he can buy cheap.” Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

“This is disturbing news. When was this announced?” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

"There's a difference," Gary points out, "between being in love and announcing it in precalc." Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z

“If I were her I’d fly straight to London and shoot them both,” she announced one day. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

“The conclusions announced by Mr. Darwin are such as, if established, would cause a complete revolution in the fundamental doctrines of natural history,” one reviewer wrote. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z

“They probably have halitosis,” Ignatius announced over the heads of the children. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

As I drift off to sleep, I hear Meng announce that our next step is to return to Bat Deng to search for our aunts and uncles. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Before dawn, southeast of the village, the bells would announce their approach, the sound shimmering across the sand hills, followed by the clacking of turtle-shell rattles—all these sounds gathering with the dawn. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

When the conductor announced that the next stop was New Haven, Ifemelu felt a stab of loss. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

But when the magistrate's demand was announced, the grandfather smiled. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

“Not Lolo. We put a spell on Lolo’s garden,” he announces. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

At dinner that night Mrs. Richardson announced her plan to visit Pittsburgh—“For research,” she told everyone. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Unable to hide the truth any longer, the world's leaders announce that the sun is experiencing a cycle of dimming, and that its light and heat will continue to diminish. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

“I mean, how are we supposed to attend the meeting if they don’t announce the time?” Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

She was trying to decide the best way to announce herself when Petra, still oblivious to Tiara’s presence, turned and rose from the water, and Tiara made the only sound she could. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

I could follow the ball good and all it needed was for somebody to announce it. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

“That’s Buddy on the phone,” she announced as she came into the room. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z

Bliss announced that the president wanted to reduce the number of doctors around him. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

The pharmacist always made Doctor Copeland sole judge of the papers and the winner was announced at the Christmas party. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

“I cast my leads!” my mother announces when she walks into the kitchen. The Fourteenth Goldfish 2014-08-26T00:00:00Z

A few weeks before, officials had announced which city would host the 1940 Games. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z

There was a breathy silence, some toothy grins, as if he had announced a party. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

In 1892, his eyesight failing, Schiaparelli announced he was giving up observing Mars. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Friendly, he announced to Pax; brother but not littermate of the vixen. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

For this reason, he announced to all his friends that at the ceremony he would take the life of a leopard cub, as a sacrifice for the future of his young son. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

I saw parents announce to their bawling children that they were divorcing. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

Grover announced that he'd be able to spend the rest of the summer with us before resuming his quest for Pan. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

“I will lead them into the lounge, introduce you, Petunia, and pour them drinks. At eight- fifteen —” “I’ll announce dinner,” said Aunt Petunia. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

"Hodor!" the stableboy announced, as was his custom, smiling hugely at them all. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

She announced that once our lesson was finished and the class took “the test,” all the students who passed the exam would be eligible to attend a field trip to the Medieval Times restaurant. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

I took each one to be an angel announcing nearby land. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

One day his wife announced that she’d simply stopped loving him. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

Her father’s business was to announce James’s being gone out to put the horses to, preparatory to their now daily drive to Randalls; and she had, therefore, an immediate excuse for disappearing. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

The country was starved of hope, cars stuck for days in long, sweaty petrol lines, pensioners raising wilting placards demanding their pay, lecturers gathering to announce yet one more strike. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

“The accused orphan girl Kira is here!” the door guard announced, and the muttering subsided. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

"A dead enemy is a thing of beauty," he announced. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

“I brought a makeup cipher for yesterday,” he announced to Mr. Quisling. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

She blinks a few times, considering, then Isabelle comes up and announces that the regional manager will be visiting our store tomorrow, so everything has to be “zoned to the nth degree.” Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m going to be a doctor when I grow up,” announced Emilia. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Had a black boy announced that he aspired to be a writer, he would have been unhesitatingly called crazy by his pals. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

She checked her watch and announced that supper was ready. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“If I’m not talking to you,” I announced, “I might have to find another guy who’ll listen.” Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

“They’ve all gone to dinner,” announced the Humbug weakly, “and just as soon as I catch my breath I shall join them.” The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

When I finished, he announced that I was all wrong and that I should sit down. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

When Rhonda announced that her air was shutting down, it caused a commotion. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Schmid stopped the clock, walked to the front of the stage, and announced the first forfeiture of any game in World Championship history. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

“My job is done,” she announced, pouring the remaining black ash onto the red cloth. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Someone shot into our house through the window,” Mother announced. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z

The next morning, the authorities placed an enormous bucket in the courtyard and announced that it had to be half full by the end of the week. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Finally Uncle Darnell grabbed the phone and announced that it was Pa calling. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

When CSA announced the freshmen class on their website, his name wasn’t on the list. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

“We’re going to figure out the number of blades of grass in the soccer field,” he announced one day. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

As Ms. Fender had announced, I was now trumpet section leader, totally focused on our next performance in December. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“So you shall,” announced the Dodecahedron, who appeared from nowhere with his arms full. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

Their triumphs were constantly announced on the radio, in newspapers, and even on big screens they set up to play newsreels with scenes of their victories. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

But this time it wasn’t heat lightning, for a few moments later a low mumble, still far away, announced at last the coming storm. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

My mother announced that it was time to open presents. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

When they announce our squad, Terrell gets the biggest cheer by far, although I get a hearty roar from the Irish section. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

His Excellency’s face glared from the fabric of the boubou she wore every day; she often announced that she would wear nothing else until the state of Biafra was fully established. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

“I’m as fast as can be,” he announced, running around the island twice in no time at all, “and I’m as slow as can be,” he complained, waving good-by to a snail. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

Then, in a booming voice, Jillson announced, “And now, everyone, it is our great pleasure to introduce to you the esteemed founder, president, and principal of our beloved Institute: Mr. Ledroptha Curtain!” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

“No. Wait,” announced Father as he pulled a small blue book from his back pocket to give Shirley. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z

‘We shall probably go faster than that,’ the sister announced, pulling on her driving-gloves and tying a scarf over her head in the approved driving-fashion of the period. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

When at last I reached Williamstown, a sign on a bank announced a temperature of 97. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

All mitered cuts because, he announced, The Amazing Deck would be octagonal. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

“My young ’uns forgot to take their lunch to school today,” he announced to the teacher on cafeteria duty as he walked toward us. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

Papa announced that it was time to carve the pig. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

The pilot announced that they belonged to the Navy and the University of Alaska. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

However, in one matter all states agree—each one admits it is the finest of all and announces that fact in huge letters as you cross the state line. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m a cynic!” she announced for no particular reason and in a too-loud voice. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z

Cassius never announced himself a member of any “Black Muslims.” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

But Odenigbo didn’t need to deliver the letter because the secession was announced that evening. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

A woman’s voice announced, ‘This station is Embankment. Please take care when leaving the train as there is a gap between the train and the station platform.’ The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

In March, after one particularly horrifying spasm of violence, I announced on my own that I would meet Chief Buthelezi at a mountain hamlet outside of Pietermaritzburg. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Three weeks later I received a letter announcing that I had a two-year setoff until seeing them again. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

Ma called to announce that Auntie Harm had found the perfect boy for me. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Malcolm announced that my Big Chop was going to be repairing Robert so that he was as good as new. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z

“There have been another couple of dementor attacks,” he announced, as Mrs. Weasley passed him a large slice of birthday cake. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

The weights would be announced that winter, and given the results of the match race, the track racing secretary would obviously be inclined to assign Seabiscuit the biggest impost of his career. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“One of these days,” I announced, “I am going to take my bow and sneak through the bars of the Résidence.” The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

One tank commander announced that he would protect the protesters instead of arresting the reformers. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

When Angelo announced it was time to go home, I felt deflated. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

When, on November 24, 2014, it was announced that the St. Louis County Grand Jury had decided not to indict Wilson for the fatal shooting, Ferguson became the source of mass protests. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

Maybe they would go with us to the family dinner and announce they were getting back together. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Indeed, at one point Franklin and her student had sent around a cheeky note announcing the “death of the helix.” The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z

He had gone to find a page to announce him. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

We paused a moment to marvel at how the rising rim of gold sun silently announced itself by illuminating the sky with brilliant, broad streaks of pink, purple, and orange. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

“Infinite was the company of very large and fate Deere,” he announced. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

In late 1997 astronomers announced that they had used these supernovas to measure the distance to some very dim and ancient galaxies. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z

The summons announced that the civil and military leader of the province would arrive on the following Friday ready to intercede in the conflict. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

“I do not have a drinking problem,” he announced, his voice needlessly loud. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

He said, “That will be the last time in your life when you’re free.” ... of Tremont Street announces that he will keep the famed Richelieu at stud this season. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

When I was asked the name of my counsel, I announced that I would represent myself, with Joe Slovo as legal adviser. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“He is an evil man,” she announced that evening when she returned to the House of Black and White. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Then, at an airport, she heard his name being announced over the loudspeaker, and she tracked him down. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

In June, Nixon made a bold move, announcing that he would begin withdrawing American troops from Vietnam, starting with twenty-five thousand men. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Bridge announced that she was allergic to clubs, that she would rather be a set, like in math. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

When the Boston-New York train arrives at smaller stations along the route, the conductor announces, “All doors will not open.” The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z

After a quiet conference with Wild, Shackleton announced his plan to the crew: they would march across the frozen sea with two of the three lifeboats to Paulet Island, 346 miles to the northwest. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z

Mr. Poe took Count Olaf’s arm and, after a brief eruption of coughs, announced in a harsh voice, “I hereby arrest you in the name of the law.” The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z

"A toast to the bride and groom," Jake announced, raising his glass of ginger ale. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z

I finally put down the script when it came time to announce every country that was represented in the room. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

The next morning promised to be pleasant as well, for Holmes had announced he would take Anna—just her—to Englewood for a brief tour of his World’s Fair Hotel. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

"Principal Daniels, here's the Das family," the receptionist announces. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“We need to do this about a hundred more times, until we get the hang of it,” Elizabeth announces. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

Neeley shoved the marble in his pocket and announced that he had presents, too. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dear Diary, Ever since Ms. Gruwell announced that the Freedom Writers with the top thirty-five grade point averages would win computers when we graduated, I started getting As and Bs on my report card. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Laura Friendly had announced the gift, but she hadn’t written them a check. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

On the way to the base Colonel Meecham announced to his sons in a calm, didactic voice that they were both in critical need of a haircut. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Well, the next thing we knew, Tata Ndu announced the whole village has to go on a big hunt, and that will save us. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lyddie was mostly disappointed, but perhaps a tiny bit relieved, when Mrs. Bedlow announced that she would take her over to the weaving room after dinner. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

Suddenly, over breakfast one morning, Grandpa Bobby announced he was leaving. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

“I have to say, Rooskies are my kind of people,” Farmer announced. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

Once they announced that there was a hidden treasure beneath the chimney. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

They applauded when they heard how Mary Miller rescued Luke after he was sent to the Mosses a second time, and they cheered when I announced that the Mosses had been arrested. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

The prosecutor insisted that Charlie be tried as an adult, and he announced that he intended to seek the maximum punishment permitted by law. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“The third amendment applies here, as well,” Jamison announced. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“This is an unlawful assembly,” the police chief announced through a loudspeaker. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

“My arts will not avail here,” the healer announced. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

When they were finished, Dad combed his hair back and announced that Mom had done a helluva fine shearing job. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

That night President Nixon announced the historic news. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

The decisions of the Board of Deacons of the First Congregational Church were understood to be secret until they were announced for the consideration of the full congregation. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

But two days later a multiple telegram which almost overtook the previous one announced another uprising on the southern plains. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

“Let’s wrap for lunch and regroup,” the director announced. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

“She looks like my first wife,” he announced. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

When it was done, Mother had announced, “Shirley, it is time you knew. I am with expectant happiness.” In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z

She had announced on the first day of school that she had no idea what they were going to work on that year, or how. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

When one of his companions announced Hamlet's coming, my brother hastened to the courtyard and I followed upon his heels. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

At this complicated moment the cloister door was opened for the second time, and the courteous page announced as impassively as ever: “IBs Majesty the King!” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Dry cup,” he announced, and turned his cup upside down. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

Beneath the picture, calligraphy script announces my full name—CAMELLIA BEAUREGARD—and my best arcana: AURA. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

“Chaplain,” he announced with magisterial rigidity, “we charge you formally with being Washington Irving and taking capricious and unlicensed liberties in censoring the letters of officers and enlisted men. Are you guilty or innocent?” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

Napoleon himself, attended by his dogs and his cockerel, came down to inspect the completed work; he personally congratulated the animals on their achievement, and announced that the mill would be named Napoleon Mill. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

“Bohr has just come in,” one scientist announced. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ginika parked in the circular driveway of a house that announced its wealth, the stone exterior solid and overbearing, four white pillars rising portentously at the entrance. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

After he welcomed everyone and thanked a long list of sponsors and volunteers, he announced the first team. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

He had a penchant for loudly announcing the obvious. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

I’d gotten my period, which I announced immediately and with huge excitement to everyone in the house, because that was just the kind of household we had. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

“This water was taken from a giant underground lake that goes on for miles and miles,” Albert announces. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

Once the plan was announced, a hotly debated aspect of it wasn’t curriculum, or how minorities would fare in schools that had always been predominantly white. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Dog and pig included in lot,” the auctioneer announced. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Lenny stands up to announce he’s leaving to go fill out an application for a maintenance late shift at the hospital. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

“It's annoying, you know. You guys having to throw everything off. You won’t get announced because neither of you is bringing a freshman.” Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

The comforting sounds of ham frying would announce that he was ready for them to come to the table even before he knocked on her door. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I had changed into my clean shirt, Father announced we were ready. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Kommandant announced that we had already covered twenty kilometers since we left. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I can eat this whole can of peaches in less than sixty seconds,” he announced. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

The girls grew up knowing nothing of girdles, and the boys announced their manhood by turning the bills of their caps backward. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z

“There!” announced Johnny as though he were blowing a trumpet fanfare. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Kyro asks everyone to settle down, then announces, “This weekend’s car wash is hereby canceled, and those of you who are still baking can stop already!” The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

“Here’s your prisoner, gentlemen,” announced Brinker, seizing my neck and pushing me into the Butt Room ahead of him, “I’m turning him over to the proper authorities.” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

A chart pad on an easel announces the Casino Night later tonight and an apple-pie tasting tomorrow. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

I try to get Tobias alone after the rankings are announced, but the crowd of initiates and members is too thick, and the force of their congratulations pulls him away from me. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

When the Supreme Court announced the Brown v. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

“When they announce me,” he says, “you go onstage instead.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

“Wheat is a winter crop—” he was explaining when the PA announced something. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

“Come on!” she shouts, and pulls me into a cab, announcing “Eighth Avenue at Thirty-sixth.” Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

They announced that they could end all work forever and cure all disease, so of course, the leaders of the world all rushed to sign up. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

And when, some days afterwards, it was announced that from now on the pigs would get up an hour later in the mornings than the other animals, no complaint was made about that either. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

Finally, on September u, ten months after we had first assembled in the Drill Hall, the prosecutor announced that the state’s case in the preparatory examination was completed. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Remarkable view,” announced the Humbug, bouncing from the car as if he were responsible for the whole thing. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

There had been a certain amount of excitement earlier when they had come back from dinner to find a new sign on the notice board that announced the date for their Apparition Test. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

“It’s official,” announced Ms. Wolin, picking Tater up for a goodbye snuggle. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

“Let us view the results, shall we?” she announces. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

They were announcing the winners: honorable mention, third prize, second—first. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

The day elections were announced, our first free ones in thirty-one years. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

They were announcing departures for a world that now and forever meant nothing to me. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

You couldn't just go around announcing that your mom was Athena, the goddess who invented the loom; Most people would lock you in a rubber room. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

Yes, he said, and then posted a message on his Website, announcing his appearance. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

“The kid’s smarter than everybody on the bus combined,” he announced. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

She announces my arrival to Maya and lets me in. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

The eagle screamed to announce his success, then flew toward a distant butte. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

Herbie Goldfarb picked himself up and, letting out a deep breath, he announced: “I’m going to walk home—” He got lost, though. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

The day before our first game, Coach announces the starting lineup, and I get the nod at point guard. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

A third will weigh each, announce its mass, and pass it to von Rumpel, who will examine the stone through a loupe and call out the clarity—Included, Slightly Included, Almost Loupe- Clean. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

“We ll soon be there,” he announced happily, after one of his short flights. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

Izzie turns away from the window and announces, “I want to make a snowman! Can we make a snowman tomorrow?” Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

So, came his first free day when the skies, though still cloudy, did not look like rain, Father announced we were flying it even though we had to wear boots and heavy coats. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

We wrap up our stage practice at Convention Hall, and Miss New Jersey announces, “I hope everyone packed their swimsuits! It’s pool time!” Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Tad jammed his hands into his pockets and looked at the wet floor as the hollowness he’d felt when Rashid had announced the people inside the bathroom were dead returned. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

That evening, while he was cooking dinner, a quiet voice on the radio announced that Nigeria would embark on a police action to bring back the rebels of Biafra. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

I was happy for her when she announced that since Phoebe and Prudence were back in school, she thought she would return to work. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

“Where does the time go?” cried Mother as the ancestor clock in the hall announced that it was eight-thirty. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

“I think we can be there the day after tomorrow,” Alec announced when they returned. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

“I prefer to keep my dignity,” he announces. The Fourteenth Goldfish 2014-08-26T00:00:00Z

The teachers announced there was mandatory programming tonight. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Great men of the sea must never abandon their beasts!” the captain announces. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

He sent his sons ahead of him shouting and waving ceremonially preserved animal parts to announce his eminence. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m going to show them the map of the world,” announced Fidelito, but Matt grabbed him and held him down. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“The rabbi’s here,” Pouncey announces with a thumb in my direction. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

“I’m not going to school today,” I announce as I walk into the kitchen. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

“K is one rectangle and two parallelograms,” Sasha announced at the breakfast table one day. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

Nately bounded out of bed after a few minutes to announce his good fortune to his friends at the top of his voice. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

On the fuzzy black-and-white screen, Gary Collins starts announcing the runners-up. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Brown announces to the class that they’ll continue with their skits later. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z

In the morning, Grover Underwood reappeared to announce that they could not sense the Earth Mother’s presence. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

The next day he announced that Blythe had become a little too hot and we were hitting the road again. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

“The protocol will be different than previously announced,” the guard said, somehow sounding stiff and formal and angry all at once. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

The emcee announces my name, and I walk out onstage. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Caesar announces that interested parties must cast their final vote by noon on the following day. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

When Mr. Barber announced that we were going to be doing one more Team Project for the year. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

“It has to be a house in section D,” Dad announced, and he doubled back to his room. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Stanton’s operators could wire news and orders all over the country—and soon telegraph lines across the nation were announcing the news: The president has been assassinated and the secretary of state attacked. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Let’s hope there’s still something inside this beast,” he announced. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

“The most powerful piece in the game,” he announced, as he removed one of Qavo’s elephants. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

“But if it’s more than an hour, I’m kicking you in the head until you stop the car and let us get water,” announces Jacqui. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

It was also announced that the gun would be fired every year on Napoleon’s birthday, as well as on the other two anniversaries. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

On the radio, His Excellency announced that he was going abroad to search for peace. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

In Italy, Galileo had announced other worlds, and Giordano Bruno had speculated on other lifeforms. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I tried to tell the world, two thousand years ago. I announced it to Lysas, a satyr very much like you. He lived in Ephesos, and he tried to spread the word.” The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

When Chestnut finished, Walter was sure that the State would simply announce that they had made a mistake. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Given this turmoil, Hale announced that it was time to hire a private eye. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

It must have been announced over the loudspeaker. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z

“The council meeting will now commence,” announced the chair, an older gentleman with wild white hair and an immense mustache. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

Another flight arrival was announced and the father said, “Chere! It’s him? It’s him!” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

He announced that three more restaurants had agreed to desegregate and he suggested that someone from St. Joseph’s leave immediately to verify his claim. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

Ulbrickson announced that his boys were too heavy, badly out of shape as a result of all the canceled workouts in Seattle. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

She then went back to announcing the rest of the results. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

As long as Linus had not told us the answer, we should get equal credit if we announced it at the same time. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

“The sun will reach the horizon in moments,” she announced. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

Church revived her, filled her up, and each Sunday she returned a little more renewed, until that Saturday afternoon she announced she was going to drive my stepfather’s car. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

President Ronald Reagan officially announced the current drug war in 1982, before crack became an issue in the media or a crisis in poor black neighborhoods. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

Still down on his knees, with all eyes fixed upon him, Dr. Leale announced his diagnosis and prediction: “His wound is mortal; it is impossible for him to recover.” Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

"He brought these," she announces, handing Ranee a bouquet. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

We were so used to her growling and rumbling, announcing our father’s comings and goings. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

He announced, “We need to start collecting money for Zlata,” and then he dropped in a few coins. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“My contract expires in June,” he announced to all concerned. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

“No, he is. But he’s cool about that. I mean, I don’t know what he’d say if my brother or I came home and announced we were gay—” She cuts herself off, blushing. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

So, after reading selections from Negro schools all over North Carolina, we are pleased to announce that one of the winning contestants is from Riverside School!”’ Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

“The phones are up,” he announced to the sheriff. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

Several times a day the four generals of the junta appeared on the screen, seated between the coat of arms and the flag, to announce various edicts: they were the new heroes of the nation. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Again I arrived at night and announced my presence with loud hooting, only this time people emerged from their homes with the idea that Justice, their chief, had returned. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I also announced an urgent meeting of the National Executive Committee to examine our options. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I wondered what they would say if I suddenly announced my intention of running the whole affair. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

But I am pleased as punch to announce that I will be passing the torch to an up-and-coming writer who, according to Sister Redempta, has an eye for the interesting and a nose for news. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

And Smith had been right about War Admiral: Riddle’s camp announced that the horse would not be coming to the Santa Anita Handicap after all. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Just before eight in the morning, the Colonel announced to no one in particular, “I think there are bufriedos at lunch today.” Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

She announced, “Not bad for an old grandma, right?” Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

“I’m going to run away,” Yossarian announced in an exuberant, clear voice, already tearing open the buttons of his pajama tops. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

Okay, maybe there’s a tiny, minuscule part of me wondering what it would feel like to announce, Ben’s actually the world’s youngest surgeon or Ben’s working in the mayor’s policy office. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

Then she announces to the class, “There will be no fighting in or outside of my classroom. I have a zero-tolerance policy for violence. Is that understood?” Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

But after some conferring, the judge announced that the hearing was adjourned until the afternoon, at which time the witnesses would be heard. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

He announced this at supper on Friday night. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

But it was something to do—and it was kind of cool at the end of the day when Michael announced how many links we were up to. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

His father announces that he’s going to write about Degeneracy! Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

“This contest will include an immediate elimination factor,” announced Dr. Zinchenko from her swivel stool behind the central librarian’s desk. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

Each one was painted a different pastel color and had a card affixed to it announcing the name of the room. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

“I wasn’t really sure till a couple of days ago. When they announced the winners.” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

In our living room, the music was dying down as the radio station announced two a.m. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

He announced that he was about to be married and he called his friends together for a celebration, including Perseus in the invitation. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

“In this room, we will sing,” Mrs. Walton announces sternly. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

We just got off the phone with Ms. Ofrah, who said the grand jury will announce their decision in a few hours. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

She announces the person in charge of the mummy committee this year. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

The hall was so cold, the presiding officer announced that men could keep their hats on. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

“Pupo is the head of the army. He was supposed to announce the liberation. It looks like he failed us.” Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z

“If any of you want me to read what you are going to write,” she announced at the first class, “you will be responsible for a reading list of my choice.” Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

Neither of them said another word until Scott slammed the front door, announcing his arrival. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

She hadn’t been thrilled when it had been announced she was to spar against Verin. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

He announces to everyone he’s aiming for the Department of Spies and Secrets. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

He told them, for example, that the U-2 plane had not been shot down by a single missile, as Khrushchev had announced publicly, but by fourteen rockets, and by MiG fighter jets as well. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Some fencers keep close tabs on their rankings; they calculate their standing themselves even before the official rankings are announced. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

When the last of them had returned to the shell house, Coach Bolles told the boys to stick around, that it was time to announce who had made the first and second boats. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

She announced that it was time to pack up, and sent George’s row first to the coat closet. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

He announced that he had changed his mind about the weapon salve. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

“Warning,” announced the calm female voice in the ceiling again. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

“So, Lolly, you have almost a quarter of a million followers online now,” Connie the reporter announced. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

Then this girl Jacey, who said random things at moments of stress, announced, “In Brazil more cars run on ethanol than regular gas.” Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z

And all at once a great synthetic bass boomed out the words which announced the approaching atonement and final consummation of solidarity, the coming of the Twelve-in-One, the incarnation of the Greater Being. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z

The second agrees to the contest, concentrates for a few minutes, and proudly announces, “Three.” Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

He announced that although the DiAngelos were not in court, they had written a “victims’ impact statement,” which he would read. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

Then they announced their Patron Historic, the luminary from history whom they would name themselves after. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

Four days after launching Sputnik into orbit, Radio Moscow announced the addition of one more city to its timetable of destinations that would be overflown by their satellite: Little Rock, Arkansas. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

Then she announced it was time for us kids to help clear the table and do our story reading and head for bed. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

“Luke Garner,” she announced solemnly, “you have come to the right place. Forget that hiding-like-a-mole stuff. I’m your ticket out.” Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Moss announced one day, sounding unusually jolly. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

One evening he announced that on the next day he was going to Mexico to buy food for the weekend. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

I’m trying to negotiate a 20 percent price reduction with the fitting room lady when—rotten luck!—Howard shows up and announces that there are no reductions and no employee discounts on clearanced items. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Coach Mustilli said he wants me to start going to some local fencing competitions,” I announced. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

"We found this one locked in a tower cell," announced his escort, a beardless youth with ginger-colored hair and sodden clothing, doubtless one of those who'd swum the moat. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

After what seemed hours, Papa announced to their intense relief and happiness that it was time to eat. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

So far, the door to the waiting room has opened twice, and a nurse has announced that one of them has a boy or a girl. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

It's only when the stewardess announces that we're about to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport that I put the book away. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“My cake’s ready!” she announced, as though a buzzer had gone off in the kitchen. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

“I’ve been promoted,” Percy said before Harry could even ask, and from his tone, he might have been announcing his election as supreme ruler of the universe. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

“Protozoa,” he would announce to his class, “I want to introduce you to some other voices in the outside world before life sinks her claws into you.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

The PAC announced that it was launching its own antipass campaign on March 21, ten days before ours was to begin. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

"It's not as pretty as your own things, but it will serve," she announced when she'd pulled it down over Sansa's head. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

“I have been thinking, I must confess, of setting some brief thoughts to paper,” Fremande announced gravely. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

“A dactyl came with some grams today, children,” Von Marsh announced. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

The bunk master announces schedules of byzantine complication: Mondays are for mechanics, state history, racial sciences. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

“I’m here as Natalie’s friend. This has nothing to do with Moose,” Piper announces as she pushes the sleeves of her sweater up past her elbows. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

The one scientist they did revere, if begrudgingly, was Linus Pauling—the larger-than-life Caltech chemist who had recently announced that he had solved an important conundrum in the structure of proteins. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z

Anderson and other prominent performers were urged to announce publicly that they would no longer appear before segregated audiences. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

After a short time Blackberry announced, “We’ve asked Hazel to tell you about our adventures: how we made our journey here and had the good luck to join you.” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

But when Krum’s name was announced, the whole stadium gave him a resounding, earsplitting roar. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

On the afternoon of May 8, Richard Nixon announced that American planes had begun striking industrial targets in and around Hanoi. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

She announced that she was going to have a doctor when the baby came and that she was going to a hospital. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

And suddenly, the previously March-nervous whites began announcing they were going. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

Sean announced as he walked into Erin’s house ahead of me. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

The column announcing her resignation from the DAR triggered a worldwide reaction and demonstrated the powerful impact Mrs. Roosevelt could have when she spoke out on a political or social issue. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

Park's dad had decided to be a fascist about Park's driver's license; he'd announced last night that Park had to learn to drive a stick first. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

“Dyer’s greenweed,” the woman announced, poking with her cane at a shrub with small flowers. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as Team USA put out a press release announcing me as the first United States athlete in hijab to qualify for the Olympic Games, the phone didn’t stop ringing. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

“Finally, I present our Singer, who wears the robe,” the chief guardian announced, when the people had quieted. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Two years ago Naheed had come home from elementary school and announced she was going to be a heart surgeon when she grew up. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z

Finally, the army announced that it had the Taliban on the run. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

“Attention!” he announces, flicking a lock of dark hair from his eyes. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

At a society dinner in mid-September, he announced that he would put up $25,000 as forfeit money for a race between his colt and Seabiscuit. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

A meeting of the Rhododendron Society was announced, as was an evening of square dancing at the Grange and the birth of a son, Theodore Ignatius, to the Horatio Marches of Cattle Point. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

Even the mailbox was empty, except for a flyer for my sister from the Robert Kennedy campaign, announcing that he would be stopping on Long Island before the New York primary. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

Then he announces, “The two teams with the highest scores from all preliminary rounds will meet for what we call a ‘quiz-off,’ so point totals are critical. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

“We’ve just had word of a new threat,” she announced, giving me an appreciative nod. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

“I will not kill him,” Father suddenly announced. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z

“I’m exhausted,” she announced.“Me too,” Seth said. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

And then, suddenly, the voice on the loudspeaker crackled back to life: “Judges of the finish announce officially that Washington won by six feet.” The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

"The Old Bear's in his solar," one of them announced. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

“For the next week or so, we are going to dig into some Black poetry!” he announces as soon as we are seated. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

She got up and announced breezily, “We’re not moving,” and walked out of the room. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

But the hearing had no sooner started than the prosecutor announced that the prison was withdrawing its case. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Today’s Salvaging is now concluded,” Aunt Lydia announces into the mike. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

When the guard announced the end of the visit, Aureliano took out a roll of sweaty papers from under the cot. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

One day toward the end of his senior year, my dad came home from final exams and his father announced that he had found him a bride. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

The bell on the door announces our arrival as it hits the glass. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

In the elevator, a disembodied voice announced, "Fourth floor: shoes, accessories, lingerie." Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

A blazing TV monitor announces what’s happening in which studios: Gypsy in Studio F; Phantom in Studio C; Carousel auditions in Studio J. It’s...incredible. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

“I have asked for this radio and television time,” he began, “for the purpose of announcing that we have today concluded an agreement to end the war and bring peace with honor in Vietnam.” Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

The doors creaked open and a herald announced, “Minos, King of Crete!” The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

“Murenga disinherited his son. Proud announced he was going to earn his own fortune. He came here.” A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Since the War Admiral race was over and the weights for the Santa Anita Handicap had been announced, the trainer was no longer trying to hide his horse’s workouts. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I bathed the baby,” she announces to her grandmother, a wiry, muscular woman with salt-and-pepper hair. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

Scruggs asked for a moment of silence, then announced, “Ladies and gentlemen, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is now dedicated.” Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

Rain pounded against the roof and windows, steady and low, drumbeats announcing the presence of the sky. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

She announced the death of her godfather, Don Salomon Valdes, a broker at the stock exchange, who, convinced that he had lost everything he owned, hanged himself from the chandelier in his elegant office. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

The mud shifted, the leaves stirred, the smell of overripe green things enveloped her and announced the beginnings of her very own howl. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

“This may be the last boat to get through,” he announced triumphantly. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

The head priest announced for all to hear, “Welcome, Yachachisqa, Apprentice Girl. It is good that you are here.” The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

“It was better to announce my engagement by letter than to wait until I returned home, as thus I might draw the hottest fire while still in safe harbor,” she wrote in her autobiography. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

So only five minutes after she had announced that she must go, she was gone. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

“That’s just fine with me,” he announced gladly, and blew out a shrill series of whistles up into his mustache. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

"The exact quotation," she announced loudly, hoping she was right, "is Spend it wisely and may God thy gold refine." The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z

In 1687 Boyle’s friend David Abercromby announced his intention of writing a treatise which would be a history of discovery through the ages—the book that Polydore Vergil had failed to write. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

Kennedy held out until March 2, 1962, when he announced in a televised address that the United States would resume nuclear tests in the atmosphere. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

“He weighs fifteen pounds,” the girl announced with pride. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

The deep voice sounded like a circus ringmaster announcing the next act. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

If this was DNA, I should create a bombshell by announcing its discovery. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

“Attention please, attention please,” announced a voice over the Tech Area intercom. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

He returned a few min-utes later and announced the file was apparently misplaced. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

“Here,” I announced, raising my hand and wiggling my fingers so the light would catch off my new manicure, lilac with pink metallic stripes. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

The interview is quick, cut off mid-sentence: Anderson Cooper’s face looms on the screen overhead like a disgustingly handsome Hunger Games cannon, announcing they’re ready to call Florida. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

But after I said yes, and Mary Elizabeth announced it to the group, I wanted Sam to be jealous. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

I'm waiting to hear Max announce it's over and that she's back to her normal self. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

I announced to Mom, flipping my phone shut. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

Aaron announced, and we got together, a tiered threesome—Nia’s head came up to my chin; my head came up to Aaron’s chin. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

According to Axe and Plouffe, who were buzzing in and out of the room, announcing what felt like every sliver of information they received, everything was unfolding as predicted. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

As a few more kids trickled in, Will announced, “Ashley’s got a family! ” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

A voice, speaking English with an elegant Hausa accent, announced that the passengers from the London flight should proceed to board the flight for Lagos. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

One day in early February, McCandless announced that he was splitting for San Diego to earn more money for his Alaska trip. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Probably he’s figuring out when his promotion is likely to be announced, if all goes well. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

Smiled, despite it all, despite the sinister sound of what he’d just announced. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

She closed her eyes and announced, while stroking my arm, “Wow, if I close my eyes, it’s like you’re white.” How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

When America's first seven astronauts were announced, their confident, smiling faces appeared on television and on magazine covers. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as the verdict was announced, he slumped forward and rested his head in his hands. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

“He’s Hiram Wallace,” Grandma had announced—everyone over fifty had come to the same conclusion. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Broom! I found us a broom!” the little girl announced happily, and scraped the sand with it. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

“From now on, you’ll have two birthdays: your adoption day and your regular one,” Gay announced. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Mom announced that since she was not by nature an early riser, she would not be getting up to see me off. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

"Because," announced Tristran, "every lover is in his heart a madman, and in his head a minstrel." Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z

Tantalus announced as the teams began to assemble. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

But now I could hear that Caleb’s third dog song—two during daylight and one at night—was a song to announce an arrival. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

The word makes me feel jittery and nervous, like there’s suddenly a spotlight glaring down on me, announcing to the entire room that I’m not like everyone else. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

It was the look that always announced he’d gotten some kind of revelation. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z

This was Adams’s apparently impulsive decision, announced on February 18, 1799, to send another peace delegation to France. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

Even the Matching of Spouses was given such weighty consideration that sometimes an adult who applied to receive a spouse waited months or even years before a Match was approved and announced. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

Then he returned to his preparations, and that afternoon it was announced that the Heart of a Dream would leave harbor in three short days. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Brother Leon, it’s all over,” Brian announced, triumph in his voice. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Men are born and remain free and equal in rights,” it announced to the world. Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z

Pooky Suggs, who hadn’t been to church in twenty years, said this preacher had it right and gathered a group of men around him to announce a wildcat strike. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

She had announced her arrival in the quarter by singing the forbidden spiritual—“Go down, Moses, ’way down to Egypt Land”—singing it softly outside the door of a slave cabin, late at night. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

Now, having got me up on that dangerous eminence, he suddenly and coolly announced he was withdrawing his support. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z

Soon afterward, the King announced a grand celebration in the City during Yule that winter, and Lady Isobel was overjoyed, for Ana was well ready to find a husband. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

When dinner is over, Mr. Byrne announces that he is going for a stroll. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

He announced that we would be moving nonstop until we reached Jordan. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z

Al, who was in front of us, turns around once we reach the Pit and announces, “I want to get a tattoo.” Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

He announced that the wedding would start promptly at four thirty. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Frypan had known Thomas would be coming late, so he’d left a plate full of roast beef and potatoes; a note announced there were cookies in the cupboard. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Grotesquely painted signs announced that the Human Cat and the Living Cyclops lurked nearby. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

But this year, with everything that’s happened, I don’t notice the banners and the signs announcing ticket sales. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

The corn ration was drastically reduced, and it was announced that an extra potato ration would be issued to make up for it. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

When he left for work the next morning, Sissy announced that he’d be a father before he returned that night. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Could it be that a population of teenagers, almost all of them male, were inspired to develop their own music as a way to speak, to compete, to announce who they were to the world? Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z

"It is customary to grant a king the style Your Grace," announced Lord Florent. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

In announcing publicly that it was Woolf or Pollard, Howard had inadvertently set the two against each other. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We need a shroud,” I announced, my voice cracking. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

Tact is for people too dumb to be sarcastic, it announced in huge white letters. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

And when we finished, Ms. Fender announced that she’d given it a lot of thought, and from now on she was making me leader of the trumpet section. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“I don’t have to go to the bathroom anymore,” Tina announced. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

It was a pale and haggard Mr. Popper who was ready to announce his decision the next day. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z

At one in the morning, the British pilot announced they were ten minutes from the jump site. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We will march into the sea and out again. Under the waves we will ride seahorses, and mermaids will blow seashells to announce our coming, oh, oh, oh.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

A doctor came into the room and announced: “Tomorrow, right after nightfall, the camp will start on its march. Block by block. The sick can remain in the infirmary. They will not be evacuated.” Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

I’m relieved when the scholarship decisions are announced later in the festival, and they are in accord with my observations. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z

After a long pause, he announced in a solemn tone, “I am also a member of the ANC.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Mrs. Dean, you shouldn’t let that boy play with guns,” she had announced the year before. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

With twenty-four hours of quiet behind us, Coin finally announces we can leave the bunker. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

A message from the porter announced that, at the Warden’s orders, a Reservation Guard had come round with a plane and was waiting on the roof of the hotel. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z

At forty minutes past the hour, the Mercury Theatre’s Dan Seymour announces to the audience that they are listening to a presentation of H. G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds on CBS Radio. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

Her look plainly announced that not only had I lost my spot, but I wasn’t welcome to pull up a chair and squeeze in either. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

What was important to me was that we weren’t just announcing some pie-in-the-sky set of wishes. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

“Nap time,” Abby announced to Tater when the photographer was finished. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

I print out my five-hundred-word essay just as the security guard announces that it’s five minutes till closing. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

“Lucky for you I’ve just been through a battle,” Terminus announced. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

And the raft floated away, the sounds of the singing faded, and the gulls swooped and screeched as if they were announcing a death in the town. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

Squealer came to announce the news to the others. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

This very morning, she announces, she has managed to procure what might be the last two crates of peaches in France. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

He looked at the subway map and announced that at some point during their stay, he'd maybe take her to the Louvre, which he pronounced as having two distinct syllables. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

At rehearsal this week, Mrs. Walton announces a big surprise. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

They made wide circles over Barrow for an hour and a half before the pilot announced they would try once more to find an opening in the fog, then head back to Fairbanks. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

When he came to what he thought was a likely spot, he announced that he was going to “drop anchor.” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was curious to know if Ethan's trip had been planned long before they announced it. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z

There is nothing for quieting a crowd like announcing that a will has been read. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

When Mr. Bontaff calls everyone to attention and announces that it’s time for the student council election speeches, I stuff the note in my pocket. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

The next weekend he played the tuba and announced, “All hail Aven Laura Green, future emperor of the Desert Ridge Middle School soccer team!” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

But then Marcos announced that as soon as the weather cleared he planned to take off in his bird and cross the mountain range. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Food and fun for the whole family, the flyer announced. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

I know there will be no more names because Shay has made it known since Mr. Daniels first announced the election that anyone who runs against her will regret it. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

“We...I...When they announced the decision, I wanted to do something. So we came to the neighborhood.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

“Runners, take your mark,” I announce, doing a friendly little mock of him, “set...pow.” The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

“I shall retire for a few moments’ peace,” Mrs. Horsepool- Worthingham announced as she removed the sherry bottle from the pantry. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

He announced we would be going to Russia next. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

It's over, and I start back; the faint sound over the loudspeaker announces supper. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

At times she’d be happy for days on end, announcing that she had decided to think only positive thoughts, because if you think positive thoughts, then positive things will happen to you. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

“Okay, class. Close your textbooks. It’s time for a pop quiz!” she announced. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

It sounded like Peach, like the first sound Grace had ever heard her make, that crazily desperate wail that announced her arrival into the world. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

A flicker on her screen announced that another set of images was ready for dispatch. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

On June 12, 1963, President Kennedy announced that he would deliver to Congress a strong civil rights bill, a declaration that transformed him into a widely recognized ally of the Civil Rights Movement. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

Three days later it was announced that he had died in the hospital at Willingdon, in spite of receiving every attention a horse could have. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

When Hugo's last bonus life finally erupted in a shower of stars, the machine did bleepy whoops and announced that the All-Time Top Score'd been topped. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

But not long after, she came back to our table and announced, “It’s time to go,” in a tone and manner that said she really was ready to leave. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

While the congregation filed past the minister, exchanges were made, bargains agreed upon, transactions completed, and announcements announced. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

“Eight to ten years for each count,” the judge announces. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

With their victory, the people of Saint Domingue announced that the conflict between freedom and property was over: “All men are equal” meant that no men are property. Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z

After Christmas he announced that he was going to take us to California for vacation. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

Groups of Maori began to walk through Moriori settlements, announcing that the Moriori were now their slaves, and killing those who objected. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

He had known from the moment Mr. Stonecrop had announced that he had inherited it. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

“All those who want to can come into the city with me,” announced the captain. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z

The peace treaty had only just been announced and already someone had violated it—a journalist who had recently interviewed my father had been killed. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

"And now, it is my pleasure to present the newest generation of Belles," Du Barry announces. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

This is the first time he’s seeing Sonia since she and Ben have announced their engagement. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Among the Sufis there is a teaching that the universe has never been created and consequently cannot be destroyed. I have spent the afternoon,” Luke announced gravely, “browsing in our little library.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m putting some of that new toothpaste they’re all raving about in here for you,” she announced, without turning around, and made good her word. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z

Supreme Court announced its decision: Life imprisonment without parole sentences imposed on children convicted of non-homicide crimes is cruel and unusual punishment and constitutionally impermissible. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Finally, acknowledging that she had not written much of anything in years, she announced to her family that she was not a poet anymore. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

The judge was announcing his decision, saying that the governor had “thwarted” the court-approved plan of integration by means of National Guard troops. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

‘I’ve never driven in a city,’ the ancient and trembling sister announced. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

"The secret", announced The Grand High Witch triumphantly, "is an alarm-clock!" The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z

But as soon as I ventured into the open, his swear words announced his return. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

The loud speakers in the tower of the Stoke Poges Club House began, in a more titan human tenor, to announce the closing of the courses. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Das Family House," he announces, like a conductor at the end of the line. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“If you can’t beat them, you’re going to join them,” my mother said when I nervously announced my wedding from a phone booth in Reno. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

And he announced it to the whole school, so there was really no way out for me. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z

And then just four hours later she was announcing an unexpected business trip. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

“There’s more coming,” Brown Ben announced when the Astapori had been led away. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

On Saturday morning, my mom announces that she’s going grocery shopping. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

After two years of trundling and triangulating his way across France, in 1669 he announced a more accurate measure of 110.46 kilometers for one degree of arc. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

For one crazy minute I thought, Mr. Willard was going to announce that Mrs. Willard was pregnant and expecting a baby girl. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

“There is nothing to fear but fear itself,” the captain announces from the helm, “and the occasional man-eating monster.” Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

Finally, when everyone had eaten his fill and could not touch another morsel, Uncle announced it was time for the presents. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Pray excuse me," her father announced to the table. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

And at the end of it, Mrs. Owens announced: “If you haven’t already heard, we have a bona fide hero in our midst this morning. Brady Parks.” Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Shannon announces when she sees me in the hallway. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

Uncle Brian made a face like an evil mastermind announcing his plan for world domination. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

Before they turn off the lights, Principal Wertz announces that some of the content is pretty graphic, but that it’s important we see the realities of drug use. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

“Seriously good haul this year!” he announced, holding up a heavy gold watch with odd symbols around the edge and tiny moving stars instead of hands. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

“We’ve crossed into the Arctic Circle,” announced the man who wound his watch. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

It was announced that later, when bricks and timber had been purchased, a schoolroom would be built in the farmhouse garden. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

She was clutching a magazine to her chest; large letters on the front announced that there was a pair of free Spectrespecs inside. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

Five minutes later Charles Howard stormed into the racing secretary’s office at Santa Anita and announced that Seabiscuit would not run on Christmas. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Thus, when Mr. Sharpe announced his visit to the garret where I played, I was deeply troubled, foreseeing that even this species of expression might be withdrawn. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Then, after only four months, Mrs. Hines announced that Luke and I were going to live with my grandfather. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

A distant fanfare sounded, announcing an arrival at the castle. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

We announce ourselves in the foyer, and we’re led into some kind of a thing, which goes up with us to an office. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

The main hall could accommodate more than five hundred, and its rising minarets announced prayers five times a day. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

All of which prompted him to begin, also without any evidence, to start publicly announcing the names of individuals he claimed were Communists. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

A collective groan went up from the large crowd of blacks in the audience when Grabarek announced that no decision had been reached on the Bacon Street issue. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

Or maybe it’s my new life just beginning to announce itself. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

“Dinner is served!” she announces, and places our plates in front of us with a flourish. The Fourteenth Goldfish 2014-08-26T00:00:00Z

Still another has framed a certificate announcing that she is listed in the Who’s Who of American Women. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Boy21 was quoting verbatim whoever was announcing the launch on the YouTube clip—all the talk about harmony for the heavens and gateways. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Madam, the queen's post arrived through the back entrance," a servant announces as she tugs the glistening ribbons of a gold-and-white post-balloon. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

As he walked Ben looked for the plane again and listened for the old buzzing sound, the old familiar anthem of an approaching plane to announce the descent of his father. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Tell me another,” she said when I announced the end, suspecting she wouldn’t recognize it otherwise. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

In July of that year, the committee announced a new round of investigations, but this time into something far more serious than the communist infiltration of Hollywood. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m not hankering to be the man that lays hands on you while he’s around,” Pete announced conclusively, nodding his head toward Buck. The Call of the Wild 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Sunday before he was to officially announce his rupture with Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm X came to my home to discuss his plans and give me some necessary documentation. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

A letter finally arrived in early December that announced the pairings. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

Then he announced, in his serious way, “I’m going to the top.” The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

When the award was announced, the chief was in the third year of a five-year ban restricting him to the district of Stanger in Natal. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

President Truman had announced that an “atomic explosion’’ had been detected in the Soviet Union. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

Later the same day, Truman announced in a nationwide radio address that he had instructed the AEC to “continue its work on all forms of atomic weapons, including the so-called hydrogen or superbomb.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

The intercom clicks on: a robotic female voice announces that the library will close in ten minutes. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

A little while after they were gone a steward went through announcing the first service, and pilgrims, with their priests, commenced filing down the corridor. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z

“Here! We will sleep here,” Salvador announced, after he had scouted a small room for scorpions or tarantulas. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

President Obama announced that he was “deeply disappointed” by the Supreme Court ruling. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

“My brother’s car had a flat,” JT announced to everyone and no one in particular. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

I’ve been thinking about what I might do for the fair ever since that first day, when Ms. Oliverio announced it. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z

“Well,” one of them announced, “seems like you boys can expect company.” In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I announced that my sack was empty, she frowned at me, suspicious, but didn’t say anything. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

It’s funny how when the land is so flat, and the buildings so low, the sky seems to take over everything, announcing itself in a way you can’t ignore. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

We’d just come from a town meeting, where the Eagle announced the school was going to build a playground by the lake in memory of Alaska. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

I am announced to the room, the last guest to arrive. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

The radio DJ announced the next song; it was like Liam had won the lottery. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

Our old pipes notify me as Mom begins to do the dishes after work, and the floorboards announce her as she climbs the stairs. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

"My sister and I will return in a few minutes," I announce. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

There was a big sign announcing: volunteers wanted. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

I flip to my rule collection and add: if you want to get away with something, don t announce it first. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Seems like it would have taken the same angel who announced to Mary that she was pregnant with God and got her to be glad about it. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She is still talking about music schools, and everyone hears her announce: “Someday I will be a trombonist in the Boston Pops.” Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

When he came back in the room, Uncle Sammie announced, “Your grandpa is coming over. We don’t see him much, but he always asks about you.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

“I’m Alaska Young’s brother,” the Colonel announced brazenly. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

“Today’s test,” announced Scythe Cervantes, “will be a competition in the martial art of Bokator. The candidates will be paired and judged on their performance.” Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

It was bad enough having Count Olaf acting in loco parentis and announcing himself as their father, but to consider this man her husband, even for the purposes of a play, was even more dreadful. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z

Maniac thought for a minute, then announced brightly, “I’ll knock on the front door.” Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I got you something,” I announced, holding up a brown paper bag. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

In 1980, when we were still in Kabul, the U.S. announced it would be boycotting the Olympic Games in Moscow. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

Headlines cluster and flash across the parchment, announcing Princess Sophia's upcoming engagement, and the latest imperial beauty laws to be passed by the queen and the Beauty Minister. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

It surprises me when Lucy announces we’ve entered the Vanderbilt Hotel. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

Up from the horizon rose the jaegers, announcing that Silver had gone to the kill. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I want to make blueberry jam,” he announced. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

"I shall wear this as a badge of honor," she announced. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

"My lord wants his supper, and hot spice wine to wash it down," Arya announced, "and he doesn't want it cold." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

Finally he announced as Mess Presidents before him had done as long as there had been Mess Nights, “This beef is tasty and fit for human consumption.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

After the chairman announced the presentation from Beekman University, we took our seats on the platform behind the long table—Algernon in his cage between Burt and me. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

Not because he was so brilliant, but the government had just announced plans to send a satellite spinning around the earth, and most of his department seemed to be planning on being launched with it. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

The bell announces that another customer has entered. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Fortunately Wong Sze-Fu, the serving boy, saved the day by announcing that dinner was ready, so we trooped into the dining room. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Johnson announced the breakthrough on television on October 31. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

His softened voice announced that he was subdued; so I, in my turn, became calm. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

Today in class he announced we’d continue working with magnets—apparently otherwise known as “natural magic!” The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

When it was announced that John Glenn would return to space as a payload specialist in 1998, an outcry arose. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z

It was always announcing itself in ways she didn’t sanction. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

Our first weekend, we had played Go Fish and tic-tac-toe in our room and waited for Cecile to announce that we were going to some adventurous place that existed only in California. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Now it looks like we have stained glass,” she announced. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

“There’s nothing good on,” Yusuf announces after flipping through all the channels. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

All I know, in fact, is that my legs have lost interest in the current venture and have announced their intention to fold. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

In a flat voice, as if she’d rehearsed it, she announced to the whole bus: “I need to use the restroom.” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

King had traveled to Durham to announce his support for the lunch-counter movement because of Reverend Douglas Moore, a Durham minister who was a former classmate of King’s al Boston University. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

“I know now that I actually came from Earth, the planet of humans and dogs,” I announced to Cade Hernandez as we drove through the streets of Lake Forest. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z

But our sentence of confinement was suddenly forgotten when the tiny people I thought lived inside the radio set announced a list of names approved for return to Ramallah. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z

Each Sunday, after she had taken her seat, the minister would announce, “We will now be led in a hymn by Sister Henderson.” I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

He slid the balls up the brass rods, pondered swiftly, clicked them all back into place and announced “dirty-nine cent.” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

On May 21, 1963, it was announced that Valentina Tereshkova would be the first woman in space. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z

With a hand on my shoulder he says, “Attention, Fantasticos! I would like to announce that our student of the month is our own Ally Nickerson!” Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

Later, some people said they’d thought she was going to give us a big telling-off; others that she was about to announce a new rule on how we played rounders. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Not a television set in this whole blessed country,” he announced to the palm trees. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

After I picked up my ticket I announced rather casually that I would be leaving the following day. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

As Garvey returned with juice and warm oatmeal, Edwin appeared at the door and announced, “The plane is in the air. Should be landing in about thirty minutes.” Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

When they got to the railroad site, David announced that they had to clear more track, using vibrasaws to cut through the vegetation that had grown up around the metal rails. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

She called on Brad, who slouched to the front of the room, announced that he wasn’t much good at poems, and that his poem was sort of dumb. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z

He had wept, wept, when Ali announced he and Hassan were leaving us. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t been keeping count, but Sohrab announced we won, by three goals. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

They worked until four o’clock in the morning, when Dr. Cuevas announced that he was too tired and too sad to continue. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

And yet — at the time he announced the party, Boston was hearing only its first rumors of plague in the countryside. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

“Bosoms,” she announces, with a hand to her own, “are for bedrooms and breast-feeding. Not for occasions with dignity.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Rob announced that the first of these acclimatization sorties would occur on April 13—a one-day round-trip to Camp One, perched on the uppermost brow of the Khumbu Icefall, a vertical half mile above. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

Now it’s our turn, but unfortunately, the head officer announces that the office is closing in five minutes. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mama came out and announced that Akira was running a fever. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

“Now wait a minute, young lady. Annabeth is my daughter. Dangerous or not, I... I can’t just—” “Snacks,” Mrs. Chase announced. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

Indeed, at the seminar at which they announced their discovery, I remember that they called the first four sources to be found LGM 1—4, LGM standing for “Little Green Men.” A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

He announced our expected time of return on Saturday and suggested that everyone be on hand to meet us, win or lose. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

He probably would have eaten more, but Reyna announced that the senate would now convene in the city, and all the folks in togas got up to leave. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

And that’s when he announced that Arnold Reisman, a boy who lived in our old neighborhood in Oakland, had died of complications from measles. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

“They haven’t announced the nominations or where the trip is yet. I want to go.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

The matchmaker lighted both ends and announced, “The marriage has begun.” The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dewey shut his eyes; he kept them shut until he heard the thud- snap that announces a rope-broken neck. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

Confederate sympathizer Thomas Jones calls out to them in a low voice, announcing that he is walking into their camp. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

A shuffling step announced the old woman herself, who entered the room with the white mastiff like a sentinel at her side. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

“Just announce it to the world, how about?” The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

Calling his military chiefs to Berlin, Hitler announced: “Further successes can no longer be obtained without the shedding of blood.” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

A rickety metal staircase was bolted to the side of the stack, but it shook and knocked against the scaffolding, so I couldn’t use it without announcing my presence. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

The afternoon papers announced that he would attend Our American Cousin with General Grant and their wives—the Grants declined the invitation after the newspapers had been printed. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

“And then what? What will happen when he announces that there’s a group of civilized rats roaming loose—rats that can read, and think, and figure things out?” Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

I saw it in the girls, in their loud laughter, in their gilded bamboo earrings that announced their names thrice over. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z

The bullet, he announced, was nowhere to be found. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

Scipio announced, as they all assembled around him. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

He announces the third- and second-place winners, two students from the other schools—a tall girl with braces and the bow-tie boy with the big voice. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

“So without further ado,” Anorak announces, “let the hunt for Halliday’s Easter egg begin!” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

Every time he thumped his chest or made a brief, halfhearted wail, he felt his ears get hot; and from time to time he announced to nobody in particular, “Sheesh! I feel like a kook.” The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

In addition, he was aware that in 1898 two scientists working separately had announced that a mosquito was able to carry the malaria parasite and transmit it to humans. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

When the song was done, Joffrey announced that he'd decided to be merciful. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

Rush was never shy with his opinions, and standing there in the LeMaigres’ parlor, he boldly announced that the disease they now confronted was the dreaded yellow fever. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

“New lab partners today,” Mr. Levy announces, and starts calling out names. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

When a whole week had passed thus, the tannery officials called a meeting to announce that those who did not return to work would be replaced. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

Seven months earlier, on a frosty March afternoon, McCandless had ambled into the office at the Carthage grain elevator and announced that he was ready to go to work. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

A little more than a month later, in August 1989, P. W. Botha went on national television to announce his resignation as state president. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as their names were announced, Wynn and I whooped and hollered and waved our signs high. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

It didn’t help when three men wearing orange hard hats went to Francesca’s door and announced they were from Timber Terminators Tree Service. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

Somehow the two survived the night, but the next day Tinkham announced he could go no farther. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

I believe him when, after I answer all of his questions and we arrive at my bus stop, he announces, “I want to go there someday.” Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

I announce, holding my fist like a microphone. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

I thought how exciting it would be if she opened her mouth and spoke, and I rushed out into the hall and announced this to the nurses. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” she announced, buttering her own third slice of bread. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

At our graduation ceremony, the headmaster announced that my score was the highest not only in our school but in all of Mutare. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

With the help of some friends, she crafted a flyer, in English, Vietnamese, Arabic, and French, announcing soccer tryouts at the Clarkston Community Center. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

“The winners will be announced just before Thanksgiving,” Mrs. Grayson told them all. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I went to school the next day and dramatically announced, “I have idiopathic craniofacial erythema!” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

When he opened the door, the boys announced who they were, mentioned that they had met John Roosevelt the previous year, and asked if the president was in. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

She remembered the green of a few weeks back, the kind of green made to announce the beauty of the sky behind it. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

Here in the Congo I am pleased to announce there is no special difference between living people, dead people, children not yet born, and gods—these are all muntu. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

“This is the last time I wash that long hair of yours! Tomorrow I’m bringing my hairdresser over,” she announces. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

The 14th Quartet might, for him, be a communication announcing, “Beethoven here,” answered, after passage through an undersea of time and submerged currents of human thought, by another long signal a century later, “Bartok here.” The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mr. Kleiman went up to him, announced that the man he was expecting to meet was unable to come and asked him to drop by the office to see Miep. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

When Sara comes back, I announce: “This doodh stuff would taste great mixed with ice cream. Like our own version of cookies and cream.” A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

“I’m Chip Martin,” he announced in a deep voice, the voice of a radio deejay. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

“Well, I’m going to jump right back,” announced the Humbug, who took two or three practice bends, leaped as far as he could, and landed in a heap two feet away. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

"Didn't you know? I thought they announced it." What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

“Dinner is served,” she announced, carrying this big plate of congealed spaghetti. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z

The Steward’s bell began to toll, announcing half an hour before dinner. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

To our amazement, he announced he had sent troops to Central. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“There are blank note cards in this drawer,” announced Andrew. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

When the woman who’s the borough president announced that the city was sponsoring a street fair on 145th Street, I saw a chance to cheer Peaches up. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

They considered themselves married and didn’t see much point in announcing it to any government or God. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

In early 2004, Governor Rod Blagojevich announced a plan to mail one book a month to every child in Illinois from the time they were born until they entered kindergarten. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

“The smell of lechón was driving us mad,” Simón announces as they step inside. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

“It is this denial,” he announced, “that has plunged the prince deep into the melancholy of love. Fasting, brooding, sighing, and disordered dress are its most infallible signs.” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

"You're very polite but I belong to another generation," he announced solemnly. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z

It was he who pinned the notice on the school notice-board on match days announcing the team. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We have good news from our informants. We are moving out in five minutes to kill some rebels and take their supplies, which really belong to us,” the lieutenant would announce. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

“I’m visiting with my old pal now,” he announced. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I need to rest,” she announces, and scrambles up the stairs two at a time, shuts her bedroom door, and thrusts her fingers into the miniature city. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

By the time Vincent's name was entered into the ledger in the town hall, his existence recorded and announced, a railroad had diverted some of the traffic away from Zundert. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

A nursing home wants me on weekends for $7 an hour, starting tomorrow; The Maids is pleased to announce that I “passed” the Accutrac test and can start on Monday at 7:30 A.M. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

"I pray to the God of Life every day that Charlotte wakes up before I die so she can take her rightful place as queen. To be at my side when I announce my illness." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

When he looked at her, she motioned with her head toward the woods.Then she got up and announced she had to use the bathroom. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

But he still didn’t announce a varsity boating. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

He announced the names of men who’d spoken out against him. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

He was lean in build, with glowing skin that announced his mixed parentage. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

He paused, with an expression that she would come to know well, a virtuous narrowing of his eyes that announced the high-mindedness of their owner. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

The plan was to wheel Kuda straight into the middle of the gathering and announce that Mrs. Horsepool-Worthingham was holding them for ransom. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

Separatist leaders quickly announced their determination to destroy the Cherokee Nation. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z

“Shredded Beef with Peppers,” she’d announce, forehead damp, or “Squid with Button Mushrooms.” Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

"We don't let your kind on our trains," the man at the ticket counter announces. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

I don’t even remember the emcee announcing my name. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

“I’m ready to announce this year’s seventh grade band leaders.” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Fine. Anyway, you better go before my dad announces that Super Special Surprise is ready and insists that you stay.” George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Dari looked between the two of us, trying to figure out what we weren’t saying, but I was saved by Mr. Neely, clapping his hands and announcing, “Five more minutes, class!” The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

When Anne came home from school one afternoon and announced that she had been invited to her first dance, she seemed so happy that both Dad and Mother were happy for her. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

The President announced that the lights on the White House Christmas tree would not be lit, and the gas-tank lock was born. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

Dawn always came too quickly, and she woke each morning with a start as she heard the roosters announce the day. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I should have let you drive yourself today,” he announced, apropos of nothing, while I chewed. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

To be fair, the Americans publicly announced their launch schedules well in advance, so it amounted to the same thing. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

“It says,‘No animal shall sleep in a bed with sheets” she announced finally. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

“Don’t make any sudden moves,” he announced to the four other occupants. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

When everything was settled and agreed upon, Sissy announced to her friends and family that she was starting another baby. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

But before I had a chance, at the dinner table Kim casually announced to my parents that she thought I ought to go to summer camp. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“That right there’s the number one supply we get,” Minho announced. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

“Well. We were going to wait to announce it—and to tell you, obviously—until after the election, so as not to step on your moment. But...” Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

Then he lifted the intercom and announced to the crew: “It’s Hiroshima.” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Judge Byrne, looking nervous and pale, announced that he had a statement to make. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

This was Tennessee announcing itself: fantastic beasts twisting in a volcano. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

Because minors didn’t have to pay, he announced that he would take me with him. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

Denton would be so hurt, her mother . . . the engagement was announced in the newspaper, the wedding gown, the shower . . . but once they found out she wasn't their perfect Angela . The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mr. Mwila announced, “Today we shall continue our studies on the upcoming presidential election by forming discussion groups.” P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

Abbey checked her watch and announced that we had exactly eleven minutes to get home or else we’d be grounded until the next century. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

I announce this foot part to my family in an offhand way. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z

What Gilbert had aspired to do, Galileo had actually done: he had announced discoveries which were entirely at odds with the established philosophy. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

The band onstage announced the next song and began to play it. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

She said it as if to announce a fact that could never be disproved. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

At breakfast, Raesa and Tulan announced that they were going hunting, for they planned a celebration that night and hoped to bring back a deer. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

At the beginning of his madness he would announce his daily needs with urgent Latin phrases. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

“It looks just like a shining crown,” she announced dramatically. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Scott asked, his eyes focused on the television screen as the cloud creature announced the start of the next course. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Tessie took a breath and announced, “I’m going to call off the wedding.” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

When I first announced the results of my calculations at a conference at the Rutherford-Appleton Laboratory near Oxford, I was greeted with general incredulity. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

Visualizing his white pawn in front of his king on an imaginary chessboard, thirteen-year-old Bobby Fischer announced his first move to his opponent, Jack Collins: “Pawn to king four.” Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

Next morning, he announced that they would stay where they were and let the drifting pack carry them northward into a better position to make for Paulet Island. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z

So it was quite an achievement when in 1946 he was able to announce with some confidence that the Earth was at least three billion years old and possibly rather more. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

A sign in Spanish and English announced that the restaurant was closed for a private party. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

“Dinner is served,” I hear a maid announce and I weave my way back into the living room. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

When Habiba announced that I wasn’t an Olympian, it reminded me of all the naysayers and people who hadn’t believed in me or my fencing potential. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

She was less than pleased when, not long after taking up the sport, Beck announced that he’d decided to have a go at the Seven Summits. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

“G is captain of the blue team,” she announces, and everybody groans. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

He still hadn’t officially announced his varsity boat assignments, but he was frank: “The sophomore crew has been a deep disappointment to me.” The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

London radio, which we listened to every evening, announced encouraging news: the daily bombings of Germany and Stalingrad, the preparation of the Second Front. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Probably they be giving you her stuff,” he announced. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Leale, not in his Union uniform, announced his rank and profession. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Gran had been angrier than Seven had ever seen her when she announced via telecast that the Uncle had been taken. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

But when Marcos announced his plane trip, no one believed that his contraption could be put to any practical use. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

“There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep and that was nothing like a good night’s sleep,” he announced when he stirred, and gave an appreciative guffaw. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

In late fall of my junior year, my study hall teacher announced that a meeting was being held after school for students interested in joining the club. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

Then he announced that this conversation had come to an end, and Anatole could consider himself excused from the table and this house. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

“The solder melted,” he announced, wrinkling his nose at the sulfurous stench. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

If we got a shock, we’d announce it to everyone else, sort of like giving a weather report. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

A notice in the lift announced that there were sixty Escalator-Squash Racket Courts in the hotel, and that Obstacle and Electro-magnetic Golf could both be played in the park. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z

She whispers, “We have to announce ourselves so she doesn’t think someone is breaking in. She gets freaked out easily.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

She returned from the fields to find her possessions had been moved to Hob, announcing her loss in status to the village. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

“I love it when a plan comes together,” he announced, dropping another catchphrase from another ancient TV show. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

In early December, Chairman McNinch announced that the FCC was dismissing all complaints it had received about the October 30 broadcast. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

“I’m coming home with you for dinner,” she announced. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

And then there were the times she called home to announce that she'd be spending the night at Lydia's. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

A clatter on the roof announced the departure of the stork. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

“I called the hospital,” Mom announced as we walked into the house. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

There was something immodest about her modesty: it announced itself. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Again, after an undetermined stretch of time, my mother announced that we were going to move, that we were going back to West Helena. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

“With the taking of the Lord’s name in vain, I suggest we now say a rosary for a safe trip,” Lillian announced. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

And to top it off, you announce to the entire world on television that I buy you secondhand clothes. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z

Frankie announces their presence, and DJ Ren’s wall changes from our phoenix to a horde of skeletal beasts in hooded cloaks riding on horseback, charging through the audience with swords drawn. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

As soon as the boat had cleared the dock and was headed downriver, the captain announced over the loudspeaker that all passengers were to assemble in the lounge. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

One Sunday morning, when the animals assembled to receive their orders, Napoleon announced that he had decided upon a new policy. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

You would never announce to a companion, “I’m going to say three things to you. The first thing I’m going to say is that a woodpecker has just landed on that tree.” The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z

“You little sisters are idiot morons,” Buck Trant, the big, ugly fullback, announced from the back bench of the morning school bus. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

My little brother, Teddy, lets out a war whoop when Mom’s AM radio announces the closures. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

On those days, when the family was gathered around the table, eating breakfast, Mother would announce that today we were doing school. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

Teacher Gu announced the latest revolutionary reform of the educational system. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

With all my heart I believed that we would continue to live the same until Archangel Gabriel announced the end of time. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

“Surprise!” he announced, smiling as he held up a single book. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

The extra sign announced that the town’s Under-14s team was the third runner-up in the interstate Hundred-Yard Sprint, or that the town was the home of the Illinois Girls’ Under-16s Wrestling semifinalist. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z

“You announced a rest stop. The whites all got off,” I said, unable to believe he really meant to deprive us of rest-room privileges. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

I would be sitting in my alcove or in my room, and a smiling nurse would pop in and announce one or another of the visitors. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

Several times Hall announced that he was preparing to descend, only to change his mind and remain immobile at the South Summit. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

They announced they were looking for a specific passenger. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Mother announced that now we girls could use our idle time to build up our hope chests. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

A short time after the birth of their daughter, the unexpected jubilee for Colonel Aureliano Buendía, ordered by the government to celebrate another anniversary of the Treaty of Neerlandia, was announced. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

Since Caroline had announced that she was engaged, we’d had bone soup with our supper every single night. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

Piper learned a valuable lesson from that: never assume you’re safe, and never, ever tempt the Fates by announcing that you think you’re safe. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

The First National Bank of Midland announced plans for two forty-story-plus bank towers. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

The judge said he feared that some will view the decision he is poised to announce without understanding the severity and complexity of distraction science. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

Finally, the bell rang for the last time, and Madam Maryam announced it was the end of the term; but unlike in other years, no date was announced for the start of the next term. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Victor was just about to announce what he thought of Scipio's growing up when the door opened and Ida walked in. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

Rayner Taylor announced that he would be printing “an anthem suitable to the present occasion.” An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

Twenty days after the rescue, Maddy announced that she had found a cure. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

That morning Harrison delighted reporters by announcing that yes, the rumors about him and the very young Miss Annie Howard were true, and not only that, the two planned to marry on November 16. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

That was all we’d heard about him when Carrie announced she was bringing him to Beechwood, along with Johnny and the baby. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z

When they announced my sister’s name, my mom uncoiled into applause. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

The timer dings, announcing that the cookies are ready. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Mike announced that we’d gotten too far ahead and needed to stop and wait yet again. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

“Time to go to bed,” Theresa announced then. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

Barack’s mother had passed away in Honolulu shortly after he announced his candidacy. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

The gateman was impressed with all he saw and he said to Wang Lung, “Do you sit within my wretched room while I announce your woman and son within.” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z

When a clear voice announced the arrival of a Nigeria Airways flight, the father sprang up and then sat down again. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

“Today, it’s your turn,” announced the block secretary. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

They ran up the stairs; their bare feet drumming against the wood, their laughter announcing their arrival at their parents’ door. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

He began by talking about Vietnam, announcing he had decided against further escalation of the war. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

“Please take your belongings into the hallway, and wait with your parents for just a moment. We’ll confer and then come out to announce the next step. But you all did a sensational job!” Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

The spouse pairs were announced each year at the Ceremony and shared a dwelling after that. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Then one evening, at the end of June, soon after Frodo’s plan had been finally arranged, he suddenly announced that he was going off again next morning. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

“And, gentlemen, I want to announce that Miss Dalton, our daughter. . . . Miss Dalton. . . .” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

The ink was barely dry on the bulletin in Air Scoop announcing the reduction in force before Melvin Butler released a plan to offer permanent appointments to war service employees. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

Before the waiter brought the sherry the rocket that announced the fiesta went up in the square. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z

Finally, Bas would announce that we were all going to Koco's, and that he would personally fail the test to help the grading curve for the people who were so concerned with studying. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

He announced he would marry her once and for all, because he was fed up with furtive love and too old to continue living like this. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Finally there came the day near the end of August when Father announced that we were ready. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Tonight the prince is to announce the name of his bride,” Gwen said. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

My teacher, Miss Carpenter, announced that the Supreme Court had ruled that separate was not equal. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

“Not for me,” Zack announces as he bounds down the stairs in his socks and slides up to us. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

“The mayor just announced your float won first place.” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

“The shuffler has decided to cease his shuffling and announce his presence.” The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z

Bram announced that certain parts of the state’s evidence would be conceded by the accused, and there was a buzz in the court. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The colorful sign announcing the Exploratorium hung over a series of tall oval doors. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

I made my way over to him and announced that he had been caught, whereupon he turned around and I realized that he was a prefect. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Or the principal would announce that they were all suspended. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

Then he called a full assembly of the gods, and announced to all, including Venus, that Cupid and Psyche were formally married, and that he proposed to bestow immortality upon the bride. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I appeared on the TV game show Concentration in 1968,” he announced, “and won a roomful of furniture and wood paneling for my rumpus room.” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

George eyed Jeff nervously until Mr. Jackson announced it was time to pack up. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

“We will announce the cuts tomorrow,” Four says. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

“That was weird on the bus yesterday,” she announced suddenly. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Each evening, when Donovan arrived back in West Berlin, he would dial a phone number and announce, "Jim D. is back." Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“I play basketball because I have to win a scholarship,” Ben announced. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We’ll shoot the warehouse scenes tomorrow,” the director announced when the crew finally wrapped for the day. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

A small sign in the hotel lobby announced that the Washington Room was taken that night by a private function, although there was no information as to what kind of function this might be. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

I was sixteen when she announced she was getting married. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

We were brought before the lieutenant, who was the head of prison, and Van Rensburg announced, “These men did not work the whole day. I’m charging them for defying orders.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

This was exactly what no one would have expected, and of course villains were not announced with hisses or soliloquies, they did not come cloaked in black, with ugly expressions. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

“I will not have weapons inside the Pomerian Line!” he announced in a fussy teacher voice. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

“Pynto is a very good man,” he announced, then settled down to tell her of the time he seized the spice ship, a tale she had heard a dozen times before. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

One Halloween afternoon police cars flooded our neighborhood and announced that Halloween was canceled because there had been a prison break upstate at Raford. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

Dawn had come, and the Stromford church was announcing early morning prayers, Prime. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

But to play in an international tournament of the caliber announced, he had to spend much more time at careful, precise study, analysis, and memorization. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

Mr. Fabian says, and announces that we’ll do ten minutes of silent reading every day, starting now. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

I would tell my father only after the summer was over, when I could announce that, after all, I did know what ‘real work’ is like. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Henry D. looked out the door and announced, “Wayne’s waiting.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Presently there came a loud ring, then a decided voice, asking for ‘Mr. Laurie’, and a surprised-looking servant came running up to announce a young lady. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I wouldn’t talk so much if I were you,” a girl with long blond hair announces as she passes our table. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

The people of Swat continued going to watch the floggings announced on Radio Mullah. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

The messenger announces the Emperor’s assassination; Elias is sentenced to death and chained. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

An eerie yelp behind the boulder announced that the red fox of the meadow was nearing. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Flight crew, prepare for landing,” the pilot announced. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z

On the 17th of May the Supreme Court announced the decision to condemn the “separate but equal” philosophy of education. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

"The reward is yours," the king announced, and then he turned to the prince. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m going home,” Jenna announced when we got to the living room. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

In The Winter’s Tale, a character named Time announced to the audience that sixteen years had passed. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

Albert was persistent about announcing dawn’s first—and very early—light. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

Marcos sank into a deep depression that lasted two or three days, at the end of which he announced that he would never marry and that he was embarking on a trip around the world. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I'm so happy I could cry,” he announces proudly. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

Yesterday, after Ms. Fender had announced the section leaders, she’d assigned the rest of us our chairs based on how good she thought we were as musicians. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Goll also insisted he turned in a second alarm when another man appeared ten minutes later to announce that the fire was spreading rapidly. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z

Archie squirmed uncomfortably in his seat, thinking of the Vigil meeting at which he had announced that Brother Leon had asked support for the sale and how he’d pledged the backing of The Vigils. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

The kingdom of Orléans will learn of the queen's illness and will have an heir announced this week, either Sophia or an awakened Charlotte. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

To some, it was a liberating assertion of racial pride; to others, it announced the increasing importance of political rather than social goals in the ever-evolving battle for black progress. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

“May I help you?” says the hotel clerk, looking up as the bell above the door announces our arrival. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

Judge Ludorf announced that he would withdraw, adding that he had completely forgotten about the previous case. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

After I did not show up for the first game, Dr. Euwe announced that the first game would be postponed without prejudice to me. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

I gave my mother a matching set for Christmas, and she accepted them as graciously as possible, announcing that they would make the perfect pet bowls. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

Later that night when were all sitting on my bed, Vonetta announced, “I’m the flower girl.” P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

The news of his capture was announced in Macondo with a special proclamation. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

Last night at dinner, Minerva announced that this year she’s giving up swimming in our lagoon in exchange for divine help in becoming a lawyer. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Danielle’s here,” I announced as soon as I saw the pickup truck pull into our snowy driveway. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

“Today is the last day of school,” he announced as he stood upon a makeshift podium. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

“That could have come off anything,” he announces. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

At the supper table that night, I put down my fork and announced that I was going to build a rocket. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

The way his grayed coat draped his frame announced that he was old. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

“I didn’t receive any memo about anything happening today,” he announced. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

“The night is dark and full of turnips,” he announced in a solemn voice. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

I give him my dollar and he counts put my change: “Seventy-five cents for the Starbursts!” he announces. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

After the song ends, the DJ announces that Billy Eckstine is coming to Detroit next month for a special concert at one of the jazz supper clubs. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

In a few minutes Mary opened the door, and announced “Dr. Van Helsing.” Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

After checking his heart rate, temperature, and weight, she announced, “Dr. Spires will be with y’all shortly.” Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

So when Mr. Terupt announced our first math project, I was excited. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

“Welcome, Collective. It is with great pleasure I can announce our plans.” The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

Later that day, on the other side of First Street, the Supreme Court announced a 6–3 ruling in favor of the New York Times and the Washington Post. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Throughout the spring and summer they worked a sixty- hour week, and in August Napoleon announced that there would be work on Sunday afternoons as well. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

They included preserving the last words of dying people, recording books for blind people to hear, announcing clock time, and teaching spelling. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

“Internet is shut off,” Oliver announced with a scowl on his face. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

And that afternoon, back at home, I stood tall in my brand-new black rubber boots and jutted out my chin and announced to Mamita, “I am never going back to school again.” The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You have summoned us to war,” she announced in a heavy accent. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

The following Wednesday, McCandless announced it was time for him to be moving on. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

A little while later, a smell announced that she had. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Here they are, officer,” she announced in a loud voice as she looked down the hallway. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

Jericho, his father announced, was a place that needed to be rooted out so that God’s good and perfect purposes might be fulfilled. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

“Mosquitoes started the fire,” Ira announced at lunchtime. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

In front of Russian television cameras, the vice minister of justice, in charge of Russia’s prisons, would announce PIH’s new role in Tomsk. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

Every year, a few of those new claims really do appear convincing and exciting when initially announced. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

Bartemius Crouch did not smile or wave when his name was announced. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Fischer had publicly announced before the tournament that there might be one player who could defeat him: Bronstein. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

When they woke, the roaches announced that Temp and Tick would be joining the quest. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

The last time Grampa and Dad talked to each other was when Dad announced he was moving us to Arizona. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

So he announced in front of the whole class, “if whoever wrote this Valentine tells me who they are, I will give them a dollar.” The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

When school was out in Oxford, Mom came down to live with me and Grampa, and Dad announced that he was almost done with graduate school. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

When the physicist Robert Marshank got a similar letter, he announced to his wife that they were leaving immediately. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

From the front Radar announces, “Don’t you go talking bad about GoFast bars. Do you want me to stop this car?” Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

As we looked out of the windows Momma checked her notebook, then announced, “This is the Appalachia Mountains. We’re over six thousand feet above sea level, this is higher than we’ve ever been before.” The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

In the middle of the night, a group of KGB and military leaders had arrested Gorbachev at his vacation dacha and announced a state of emergency. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“My mama sent pinto beans,” she announced, placing it on the table. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Howard announced that as long as it wasn’t raining at the time of the race, his horse would go. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then he opened the envelope slowly, like he was at the Academy Awards announcing the Best Actor category. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

In the fall, at Zollverein, she received two letters announcing his death. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

“When the hat announces your House, you will go and sit at the appropriate table. “ Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

“The plumbing’s clear,” he announced, snapping off his latex gloves. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

“You will step aside, please. I am an official escort!” announced the sailor who accompanied us. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

When the OIC announced the return over the PA system, my first job was to clear the galleries of other inmates. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mom announced, “This is it. This is our house.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Whenever Dad started to do a new motion study project at a factory, he’d always begin by announcing he wanted to photograph the motions of the laziest man on the job. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

“They’ve just passed the word,” announced a fellow reporter, his ear to a radio. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

“But even so, they’re going to go nuts when I finally announce my success with T. melvinus. I’m going to be the next Jonas Salk!” The Fourteenth Goldfish 2014-08-26T00:00:00Z

There was a plan to break us out of the arena from the moment the Quell was announced. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

And now the same young man as before came out on the stage and announced, “Wait, everybody! The Moon Lady has consented to grant one secret wish to each person here. ...” The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

About three weeks after the fire, Mother announced that the skin around the edges of the burn had begun to grow back, and that she had hope for even the worst patches. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

“Well, I’m not going,” I announced as we headed back to the cottage. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

This made me weepy and these people whom I didn’t recognize exchanged furtive glances and shortly thereafter announced that it was time to leave because Grandpa needed his rest. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

Next it was announced that all the camps would be closed within the coming twelve months and that internees now had the right to return to their former homes. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

In perfect German, the radio announcer says jauntily, as if he's announcing a tennis match, "This is BBC London with the German news broadcast!" The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z

Alec announced that, according to his calculations, they only had one full day of traveling to go. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

He was painfully aware that Sproul had recently been named to the foundation’s board, though the appointment had not yet been announced. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

It took fifteen years, but in 1979, the authorities announced over the intercom system that the diet for African, Coloured, and Indian prisoners would henceforth be the same. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I am happy to announce that I will be holding tryouts at one thirty,” Ms. Udell continued. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

We putted into the light of a flickering sign announcing that we had arrived at the Red Carpet In_ and, yes, there was Vaca_cy. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

“Yes, yes. She was brave and she is well,” the midwife announces. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z

The minders will announce lockdown at roll call. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

By 1937, Hugo has moved in with them, and one morning, he announces in his booming voice that the flat is too small. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z

“The German deserter and the runaway Pole are gone,” he announced. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Because not one but two of us are standing there, waiting to be announced as the new winner. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

“We are no longer in need of your services, Tantalus,” Mr. D announced. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

Then he announced that he was leaving Valley Forge to undergo treatment for his advanced-stage cancer. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

“I will take her to the Council of Guardians then,” Vandara announced to the women. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

No one noticed that the church bells were tolling more often than usual to announce one death, and then another. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

“Death never announces when it is going to come.” Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

The beaded curtain announced Barbarossa as he entered the office. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

“An old guy, trying to make a new start,” he announced not too much later. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

“All right, everyone,” Ms. Rochambeau announces, while Mr. Peck settles down some kids at the back of the science room. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

A card hanging in the doorway announced that several languages were spoken in the shop. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

Russ gets the biggest roar by far when they announce the starters. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Bethan announced, and patted an armful of seaweed into a shape. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Someone in the class saw a flyer announcing a national competition to design a Vietnam veterans’ memorial. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

He announced, “Our daddy and Tio Carlos are going to keep trying. Luis says that the rest of us have to go inside. Right now. He’ll call me when we can come back out.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“If she don’t throw it at me, Ah’ll take a chance on cornin’ back,” he announced, making gestures to indicate he was hidden behind a post. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

Moments later, dinner is announced and everyone settles into their assigned seats. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

“The gala will happen in orbit. It is a fancy affair. And that night we’ll announce the all-American teen spawn artist winner.” Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Luke announced he would be my partner, since this was my first time. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

‘Bilingual education, two ways to understand...,’ television and radio commercials glibly announce. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

“And this,” Michelangelo announced, “is her very lucky husband—Rabbi Yehuda.” The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

“No, dummy! Not this. We are detectives,” April E. announced. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

The barge was empty, and from the blow it sounded as if our arrival to Flushing had been announced with a Chinese gong. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

"I had my suspicions about this entire affair from the start. I came here for one reason only: to announce my resignation from all matters regarding the Westing estate, with sincere apologies to all concerned." The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z

That evening he announced to us that henceforth no one was allowed to leave the block after the evening soup. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m hungry!” the Spider announced suddenly, staring hard at James. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z

A writer might think that it’s unsubtle to announce the topic in so many words, as in “This paper is about hamsters.” The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z

“He’s the star,” Sue Ellen announced and Ben winced with a small pain and an exquisite, consuming pleasure. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

The same day, the school board of Plano, a predominantly white suburb outside Dallas, announced that it was filing suit to seek an injunction preventing Carter from continuing in the playoffs the next night. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

When Galileo announced his discovery Venus was moving towards the sun: conjunction occurred on 1 March. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

Rachel, who sighted imaginary snakes at the least provocation, said, “Jeez oh man,” rolled her eyes, and announced her plan to pass the next twelve months in bed. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

“There will be no Thanksgiving this week,” announced Matthew when he came home at noontime the next day. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

By the time his wounds were healed, he had announced to the Council that he was resigning. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z

“I don't know what I’m supposed to do,” she announced. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z

From the Oval Office, Nixon announces US military forces have left Vietnam as agreed in the Paris Peace Accords, March 29, 1973. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

When an associate meeting is announced over the loudspeaker that afternoon, I decide to go, although most of my coworkers stay put. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

A woman announced that his plane was boarding, and Shadow’s row was the first to be called. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z

Then he raised his head toward the evening sky and announced furiously: “But before I do anything else, I’m going to get drunk, stinking drunk.” Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I woke it was the sound of the rocket exploding that announced the release of the bulls from the corrals at the edge of town. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z

After the pond's shell was lowered and we stopped for toasted sandwiches, Mum announced she was going into Tewkesbury to do some shopping. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

The local papers announced it to the world. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

She held them proudly as she announced their names to the curacas. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

She races out the door, and as she announces the first few contestants and their escorts, I run to the dressing room. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

"Tonight,” Dicey announced, "we’ve got to wash our underwear. And put on clean. Maybe shirts too. OK?” Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Okay," he announced, "here's the deal. We plead guilty to one charge of conspiracy to distribute and they drop the rest. They want to make it simple." Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

As part of their unconventional wedding ceremony, Blackwell renounced his legal privileges as husband, and Stone announced that she would keep her own name. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

“Master Underwood,” Silenus announced, “we will give you one more chance.” The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

I announced proudly while Mom sobbed and the other mothers comforted her. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Our mum, she thrashed Matt so hard he was horrid bloody, and so him and Branchie, they goed on a journey and they not be coming back, not to the Fen,” the tyke announced. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Trujillo had announced we were going to have a free country—just like the Yanquis he was trying to butter up. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Here we are,” he announced, stopping in front of a vacant lot. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m going to get you some tea,” she announced, rising from the couch, letting him go. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

“The reward of merit for a magnanimous March,” as Laurie announced with a flourish. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

In August 1955, Russian rocket scientists announced that they would soon be able to send a satellite into space. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

As if recognizing their exhaustion, the grandfather announced that they would take a break. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

He wouldn’t announce it to the press for a few more days, but the man had made the decision of his career. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

This might have all pinged loudly on Rowan and Citra’s radar, had the High Blade not immediately announced that the next order of business was the apprentices. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

“I’m not letting you out of my sight,” she announced after they’d finished breakfast. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z

"We will have dessert. It will rejuvenate us after such a competitive game," Sophia announces, taking a sip of champagne. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

Acheson’s position was harassed enough without giving McCarthy the opportunity to announce that our government let radicals protected by U.S. passports set back the American way of life. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

On the contrary, the old man would always announce it. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

The next day, Mrs. Roosevelt announced her resignation in her nationally syndicated newspaper column, focusing worldwide attention on the controversy. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

I arrived at the door, and before I could announce who I was, the elderly lady who answered exclaimed, “No, we don’t want such a man as you here!” and shut the door. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I turned and looked back, and saw that clouds were darkening the sky, announcing the arrival of the afternoon rains. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

"My lord father," he announced, "His Grace commands you to attend him in the Chamber of the Painted Table. You are to ride the horse and come at once." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

Russell Pickett, the billionaire chairman and founder of Pickett Engineering, shocked the black-tie audience at last night’s Indianapolis Prize by announcing that his entire estate would be left to his pet tuatara. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

“I shall have a new lieutenant,” she announced. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

An idea of great clarity and persuasiveness came from nowhere, and she did not need to announce her intentions, or ask her sister’s permission. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

She sounded much more like her old self than she had done of late; Harry half expected her to announce that she was off to the library. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

When he finished, he announced that the trial would be postponed until Wednesday morning because the prosecution and the defense wanted to interview surprise witnesses the prosecution had just subpoenaed. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

Beans announced, pointing to Palmer: “Birthday boy. Ten years old.” Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

It was time to announce the essay contest winners. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

The president announced he was increasing the number of American troops in Vietnam to 125,000. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

“We made it!” the driver announced the moment we crossed the bridge. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z

We stood waiting for the bell announcing its end. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

As I took a phone call from Margot, who had to work late at her job in Manhattan, he announced that he was going to go wake up his sister. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Something disquieting about how he’d been there for who knew how long without announcing himself. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

Before Papa could answer, the PA system was announcing that men’s visiting hours were over! A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

Everyone thought soberly for a minute, then Meg announced, as if the idea was suggested by the sight of her own pretty hands, “I shall give her a nice pair of gloves.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

But he had no sooner taken off his cloak than Dannel poked his head through the door to announce that Clydas had brought a message. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

I had been announcing to all of Warsaw: Look! Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z

“You mean our aroos, our daughter-in-law,” his father announced, entering the room. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

When the voice announced his draft number—it was two hundred and ninety, he would never go to war—I burst into his room. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

“Mom’s next sentence is ‘We all came from an alternate world, and I had to go back,’” she announced. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

“But we’ve got to do something!” the Head of the Fire Department announced grimly. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z

Then one by one our names were announced and our medals were carefully placed over our heads. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

“No? Dueling doesn't appeal? Forget the weaponry, then. I'll make it more fun, the way Trade Mart was,” he announced. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

"Here's some Moscow gold," she announced to her startled interrogators. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

At the table I announced, “Petey hatched. He’s busy drying off his wings.” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

All sorts of parents and friends start streaming backstage after the winners are announced. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z

And then the midwife came into the hall to announce the departure of my mama. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

We get back to the Pakistan table as Chef Morgan is announcing the winning recipe. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

Shawn surprised everyone when he announced that he wanted me to operate the crane. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

Within a few months of our arrival, the authorities announced that those who wanted to study could apply for permission. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I push my empty glass away and announce, “I’m going to school today.” The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

“You need to exit the street,” a voice announces from a loudspeaker. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

He seemed to enjoy that, and at the end of each day would announce on the intercom that we were "free to go." Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

At twelve hundred it was unexpectedly announced that all workers in the Ministry were free till tomorrow morning. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

The day after I made the shot, the Food and Drug Administration announced that Finkles cause cancer. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

In the garden, Dede is surprised to hear the radio in the outdoor kitchen announce that it is only three o’clock. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Annie, make sure nobody gets wind of this till we announce." The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tiny sits up and announces, "Tiny Dancer is all about education and awareness." Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z

Zack, who was only six at the time, announced that it was a piece of the moon that had fallen to Earth. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

More rashly, I announced my intention—told friends and neighbors, confidently informed my publisher, made it common knowledge among those who knew me. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

At Doc’s house, his wife appraised me at the front door, holding her nose at the smell, and announced that Doc wasn’t there but was probably at his office. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Nicolas insisted he could walk barefoot on a bed of coals, but each time he announced a demonstration, Clara had an asthma attack and he was forced to stop. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

When C.P. announced that he was giving in on the issue, the other conservatives went along. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Step right up, step right up—fancy, best-quality words right here,” announced one man in a booming voice. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

Hardly any of the other kids will eat it, because if you eat anything other than a dry, crumbly bagel for lunch at this school you are basically announcing yourself as a freak. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

In June, Nixon publicly made a major shift in his strategy and announced a new policy, called Vietnamization. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

I had been home barely a week when one of my friends burst into class one day and announced that I’d won another prize. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

With the first signs of spring, he announced that his book was completed. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I—I want to announce,” Mr. Dalton said in a quiet voice that carried throughout the room, though it was spoken in a tense whisper, “that Miss Dalton has been kidnapped. . . .” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

In January the government announced its plan to form an all-Nisei combat regiment. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

The white-haired doctor who comes to examine me puts a cold metal stethoscope to my chest, listens thoughtfully for a few moments, and announces that I have pneumonia. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

“Bus nine. Last call for bus nine,” the loudspeaker announced. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

There was no cockroach, she announced, just a lot of wax. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Everybody remembered the plague of robins that announced her return, and the tale about her watching Hannah bum was stirred up again. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

The endlessly repeated claim that Webster’s Third treated ain’t as correct English is a myth.3 It originated in a press release from the publisher’s marketing department which announced “Ain’t gets official recognition at last.” The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z

They did not announce that the pork was often spoiled, nor that the men had to eat it raw for there was no fire to cook it over. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I want to do all four,” I announced. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Referring to a poll that said 85 percent of all Arkansas’s people opposed integration, Governor Orval Faubus announced his refusal to support the integration of our state’s schools. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

"I cannot visit long, my lord," he announced. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

Bargains and trades are announced, social doings, prices of commodities, messages. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

To the first honoree, he announces, “Well, here’s your book. Looks rather bilge to me from a glance at the title page, but, such as it is, here you are.” Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z

Dr. Verwoerd announced that the government would permanendy close all schools that were boycotted and that children who stayed away would not be readmitted. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

At the light, Bull Meecham announced that it was time to sing. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

He abruptly sold his tack and announced his retirement in disgust over a ride he thought was poor. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“It’s the sextet from Loochy the Murmurer,” announced Tucker Mouse, who had become quite an expert on all things musical during the past week. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Grand tour!” she announces, pumping one fist into the air. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

I don’t know what they said, but afterwards Aunt Gloria announced that Salim wanted to give New York a trial period of six months. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

As Hobbes remarked of his friend, ‘Roberval has this peculiarity: whenever people publish any remarkable theorem they have discovered, he immediately announces, in papers which he distributes, that he discovered it first.’ The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

Without a thought about what he was taking on, he announced that he wanted to build her a house. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

She did not speak again until nine years later, when she opened her mouth to announce that she was planning to be married. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

I held my cup high over my head and announced: “I am officially off boys this fall. No boys. I’ve got so many better things to think about. Off boys! You heard it here.” Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Which is when Gogol announces, “There’s no such thing.” The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

She probably could’ve stayed up there for hours, but luckily for me the park ranger announced that the observation deck would be closing in a few minutes. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

She jumped and turned to look at him, eyes wide, just as Max announced their names. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

Then the music twanged to a stop, and we heard Lenny's voice announcing the next number. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

“I’ll ask teachers to announce it in study hall. Students can drop off food cans in the cafeteria and we’ll have the Salvation Army deliver it to needy families,” Mr. Osterveen added. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

“Three minutes, who’s up?” he announced, upending an extraordinary ormolu-gilt hourglass and displaying a boiled egg with a pair of silver sugar tongs. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

I remembered his two little brothers clutching his mother, a woman whose swollen belly announced she was just days away from giving birth. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

While the government announced that it was maintaining control throughout the country, the Liberals were receiving secret news of armed uprisings in the interior. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

“We can watch and listen to the music. Everyone talks about the dances at the Vets. They even announce them on the radio.” Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

At four in the afternoon a roll of drums in the square announced the closing of the polls and Don Apolinar Moscote sealed the ballot box with a label crossed by his signature. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

When I announced to Mom and Dad that I was going to become a cellist, they both burst out laughing. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

A call- up of soldiers had been announced, and units of the army had been mobilized and stationed in strategic areas around the country. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m calling another meeting,” she announced, then wiped her face. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

As soon as we all sit down in the cafeteria, Keisha announces to Albert, “Okay. This has been killing me. All. Day. Long.” Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

When Mom announced we were going to Iran, every Persian family in the Willamette Valley started calling her, asking if she could take something to Iran for a relative, or bring something back. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

After a while Tommy decided I didn’t know any better than he did and announced he would lead the way. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

He threw his arms out, announcing a state neither of them had been to with the sort of flair reserved for the circus and late-night infomercials. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

“Let us turn to hymn one hundred eighteen,” announced Reverend Buckminster. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

“Anyway, I think they should have announced the winners by now. Let’s check with the box office.” What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

“The Prince of Stink is come for some hot water,” one guard announced when Theon and his serving girls appeared before him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Magazines and newspapers are notorious for announcing biased results based on responses to questionnaires appearing in the periodical. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

“This,” she announced, putting a hand on Robbie’s shoulder, “is my jam!” Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

“The spell is broken,” I announced aloud, but softly. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

The teacher announced that a couple of mothers would be cooking misoshiru soup for them in the school kitchen. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

He had already announced to the whole village that the cubs would be sacrificed and they would not think him brave if he changed his mind. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

“I felt very angry this afternoon,” Lily announced. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

Several days before Christmas, Mrs. Byrne announces that Christmas Day, Wednesday, will be an unpaid holiday. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

“Sixteenth century,” she announced as the ruined walls appeared on a mountainside. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

McKissick announced that beginning the next day, the city would see thirty straight days of similar demonstrations. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

This sort of silliness went on until we rounded a mesa and saw the brown mist on the horizon that announced our approach to the city of Phoenix. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

“The Commies have invaded. They took over Seoul. President Rhee has left Seoul and is now in Daejeon,” Police Chief Song announced. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

To my delight, the judge announced the hundred witnesses would not begin until after lunch. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Shackleton announced they would make a holiday feast on the seal's liver at lunchtime. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z

Suddenly, on the day before Charlie Bucket’s birthday, the newspapers announced that the second Golden Ticket had been found. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z

War Relocation Authority announced that islanders of Japanese descent had eight days to prepare to leave. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

Tomorrow was Tuesday and school had been canceled, but the principal had announced that they wanted everyone to stick to the bathrooms and the gym. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

“I filched it,” Matt announced with matter-of-fact pride. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m dyin’,” he announced with a groan that trailed off into a deep sigh. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

She could announce the astounding news, just as she and Doon had planned to do, and then—and then what would happen? The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

Klaus had guessed that once he announced what he knew, this dreadful man would have been very angry, even violent. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z

Later that month, President Kennedy had announced to the nation that the United States would have a man on the moon by the end of the 1960s. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z

Behind one of them hung a gold star which announced that a son of the house was serving the country, and behind another stood Leper. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I am the Spelling Bee,” announced the Spelling Bee. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

Carp floated belly up onto the beach, and the doctors at Mercy knew, but did not announce, that ear infections were a certainty for those who swam in those waters. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

Since the training isn't open to viewers, the Gamemakers announce a score for each player. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

But no warm mash appeared, and on the following Sunday it was announced that from now onwards all barley would be reserved for the pigs. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

“You’re going to have a new aunt, Rowan,” she had announced. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

Then in the midst of the pandemonium over Gettysburg another Union victory was announced: Vicksburg had fallen! Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z

In May, the company announced that its big new coal-preparation plant in Caretta was complete, and all the coal from both the Coalwood and Caretta mines would henceforth be loaded into coal cars over there. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

A hiss and the stench of exhaust announced the arrival of the bus. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

No trumpets announced the foe: vassals, servants, friends, brothers, sons, even wives, any of them might have knives concealed beneath their cloaks and murder hidden in their hearts. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

But I had never heard anyone announce to their twenty-four-year-old daughter, as my mother had the week before, that the father she’d previously been told had abandoned her hadn’t even known that she existed. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

This seemed a pleasant Evening until he announced that he has completed his Work & the Time hath come for his Leaving. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

A large sign stood at the center announcing the photography competition and exhibit. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

The ache was worse than when the judges had announced my second-place status. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

“There will be no more easy classes at this school,” he announced. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Jesse got the idea on the spot and pounced, announcing that this was a private club; the intruders couldn’t come in because they were too well-dressed. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

When Wallace announced segregation today, tomorrow, and forever, we just believed that was the way it would always be here in Alabama. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

Can you imagine what it’s like to go to Gym and have Coach Quatrini, the pied ninny, announce that morning exercises will be stretches so that we can all practice soaring like Ariel the Fairy? The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

After a little more singing, a lady came out on the stage and announced a special surprise. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Finally, when it was nearly midnight, Jenny jokingly announced that she was “kicking everybody out” of her house. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

As soon as Rowan had unpacked his bags, the scythe announced that they were going to the market. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

At the meeting when the cuts were announced, a mother of a Truman student asked if the cuts wouldn’t just dig the community into a deeper hole. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z

Willie tried to enlist in the army and was turned down; whereupon he threw up his job with the milk company, came home, announced that he was a failure, and went to bed. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

A little ragged girl arrives and announces, “I’ve come to help the princess cry.” Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

“If we cannot land on this turn,” he had finally announced over the intercom, “we will head straight back to Fairbanks.” Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We now come to the final question for our first two teams,” Mr. Kingsley announces. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

Samuel Haughton, a respected geologist at Trinity College in Dublin, announced an estimated age for the Earth of 2,300 million years–way beyond anything anybody else was suggesting. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

But when the cabinet was announced, the surnames didn’t match up and nothing was said, and Briony thought it better not to inquire. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

Josef waylays me outside the museum and announces I have driven him to despair because of the way I’ve treated him, he is leaving Toronto forever. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

Then Charles clapped his hands and, shouting over the noise that barely subsided, announced that before dinner there was to be an entertainment in my honor. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

“The bejeweling committee has studied your apprenticeships,” Scythe Mandela announced to them, although it was meant more for the entire conclave. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

“That was one of the stupidest things you’ve ever done,” she snorted, when I announced I had quit. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

I put my hand on his shoulder before announcing to the court that Myers could be excused. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“It’s a black widow,” she announced to them. Fourth Grade Rats 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

In the spring of 2013, a few months after this First Friday party took place, Twitter announced that users were sending 400 million tweets per day. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

On October 13, after two more months of legal wrangling, the Crown suddenly announced the withdrawal of the indictment altogether. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The North Vietnamese agreed to accept South Vietnam as a separate country, and a cease-fire was established.On the same day, in Washington, DC, the Selective Service announced the end of the draft. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

Helen—who’d been over this ground numerous times—announced that we were getting close to our destination. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

“We will not rip up this floor till we have had a good search,” announced Mr. Little. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z

“Jeez,” he would announce, “how do you suppose a screwup like me could have raised such a great kid?” Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

“She won’t be alone. I’m going to room with her,” I announce. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

After a while guards came to take her food tray away and announced a rest period. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Pop Pop says before they start to announce the top five. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

“So let’s deconstruct this Bronx trip,” Mr. Ali announced all of a sudden. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

“We are approaching Andrews Air Force Base,” the pilot announced. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Things pick up for me once they've announced two tributes from the same district can live and I shout out Peeta's name and then clap my hands over my mouth. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

Still, the White House announced that the enemy offensive was running out of steam, that casualties at Khesanh were light, that we would never give up the marine base there. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

He’s good at it A shrill voice had announced the departing flight to Oakland. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

At that moment, the loudspeaker crackled into life and started announcing the stops of a bus getting ready to leave in the parking lot outside. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

On a Lecture Day in April two marriage intentions were announced together in the Meeting House. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

If she did not like what someone said, she would announce, “My mother would have made us eat soap—be thankful this is real food.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Tonight I was down in the alcove searching for information on tangerines when Mom announced, “I’ve got people coming over tonight, Paul. You might want to work upstairs.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Their teachers had announced it back in January, and everyone squealed and started whispering, and Ivy had just sat there in homeroom, feeling weird because she had no desire to squeal or whisper. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

“It is worse than I feared, my lord,” Marsh announced when he was done. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

MGF Oil Corporation also announced that it was entering into a venture to build a forty- story-plus world-class luxury hotel to be designed by I. M. Pei. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

“It is time to cross the iced lagoon,” he announced. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

He announced that they were flying low over the city so the passengers could survey the damage. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

Television and radio networks throughout the Soviet Union interrupted regular broadcasts to announce the result. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

We were out in the bedroom with the Mancinis, listening to the news, when there was a knock: the maid announcing that the Mancinis had visitors. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z

“One day free,” Amari announced as she scratched the numerous bites on her body. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was something which announced itself; a chill breath that seemed to issue from some vast cavern wherein discords wailed. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z

I knew that as soon as I announced to my family what I wanted to do, I would have to be prepared to pay my own way. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z

At a mass meeting, King announced that, until the Supreme Court’s order arrived, “we will continue to walk and share rides with friends.” Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

She opened the back door a while later and announced, “Lunch.” The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

“Were setting down in that park,” Leo announced, pointing to a wide green space dotted with palm trees. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Just then my train was announced, and I practically jumped up, flustered, eager to escape, the Cinnabon container still in my hands. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

"I was told Princess Charlotte will wake up any day now. The queen will announce it at the Declaration of Heirs Ceremony, you'll see." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

“The subject will be at the top of our agenda for the next conclave,” he announced. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

I announced this to the Sisters and they rejoiced. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

When it’s time for his bath, he goes around to each of us in turn and announces that we shouldn’t walk past the kitchen for the next half hour. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

From the building nearby she heard the buzzer that announced the midday meal. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

“Mr. McShane,” she announced, “I’m moving over so I can sit close to Leo. He’s so cute, I can’t help myself.” Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

“You are doing no such thing,” she announced. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

He might as well have announced he was going to burn down the school. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Why would Mirjam announce her presence to the boy who came to deliver groceries? Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

“He has been here this very morning, on a most extraordinary errand. It is impossible to express our surprize. He came to speak to his father on a subject,—to announce an attachment—” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

It took another few days for Beatrice to learn what had happened, which came when Mandela announced he wouldn’t be going to practice. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

Still, one day, Morton, the boxing busboy, announced, “I quit.” Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then, as the train chugged along, suddenly Jiichan announced showily, “NOW you may each eat a cake! It is time!” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

“Twenty-three swings,” Twig announced when the pendulum stopped, and we all paused to record the number. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

“Ladies, he’s single,” the pastor had announced in church that Sunday after introducing Jim as a new member of the congregation. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

From the White House, President Johnson announced that he was determined to press for a powerful new voting rights law. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

Issues of building maintenance, and whether or not scythes should be required to announce the turning of a corner so it wasn’t so shocking when they looked thirty years younger at the next conclave. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

“Vote for the girl who has been the friendliest throughout the time we’ve prepared for this competition,” Mrs. Moore announces. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Finally, outside her door, she announced, “Tessie, I am going to bed now.” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

The PA announced Hiroshima Station, so Papa pulled down their bags from the rack. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

In the end, it was announced that we would get tokens, but not many because it was a “most distinguished honour” to have work selected by Madame. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was here that policy was announced in broadest rhetoric. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We don’t want to hurt you,” she announced. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

His lawyer argued that when Wes was questioned by Baltimore police the day after the crime, before he was announced as a suspect, he was calm, a clear sign of his innocence. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

And then Old Fred announced, last July 4—Calder remembered the date because it took the bang right out of the fireworks—that the family would need to move to New York. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

The race caller, collecting himself and trying to salvage something out of the ruined afternoon, cheerily announced that the winning jockey, Nick Wall of Stagehand fame, was “an East Boston boy!” Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Without any greeting whatsoever, the commanding officer announced: “Mandela, we have found your manuscript.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Hermione began hotly, but her next few words were drowned out by the sudden whooshing noise from overhead, which announced the arrival of the post owls. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Radio Moscow announced a timetable, revealing exactly where the satellite would fly over Earth, and when. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

Hope you are well At one point he gets married, which is announced by a postcard from San Francisco, with the Golden Gate Bridge and a sunset on it, and Got married. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

Another weathercaster announced that it was going to be twice as warm the next day, since the temperature would rise from 25 to 50. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

Finally he gave a faint single rap, and Pepper—such was the compromising name of the avenging boy—announced “Mr. Gargery!” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

Royal visits were rare, and generally announced well in advance. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

“I’m in charge of saving,” Vonetta announced as if that was news. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

Then he got on the PA system and announced that V-Rec was over. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

And Kyle took off.“The store will close in fifteen minutes,” announced a voice from the ceiling speakers. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

Finally, here it came.“Somebody’s going to die,” he announced. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

At the end of first grade, there was a ceremony where the top three students were named: Number three was announced first. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

In announcing this goal shortly after making fun of the language police, I might seem to be contradicting myself. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z

“I am going to put these in a very tasty stew with fish and green bananas,” she announced. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

"There is but one true king, and one true god," announced Lord Florent. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

When we got back to the hall, she announced, “Forty-two windows and a fireplace in every room. The windows must have cost a trunkful of gold KJs.” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, here’s something,” I announced when I was done. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

One kid who came to the track in Tijuana and announced he wanted to be a jockey was told he had to take off some weight. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

They must’ve had a lot of those rescues because, a few weeks ago, the city announced plans to tear the rocket slide down. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

“They...they want to see you,” her mother announced. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

“Beat the high score or be destroyed!” the voice announced. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

So why did Obama, on the campaign trail, go out of his way to announce disagreement with a Supreme Court decision ruling the death penalty for child rapists unconstitutional? The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

Maybe they allowed me to win a few awards so when the final results are announced, my feelings won’t be hurt. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

“So we may set aside the assertion that it is the way,” Jamison announced with certainty. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

They did not hear him, so he hissed louder, but the loudspeaker announcing departures and arrivals drowned it out. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

All of a sudden, Uncle Katsuhisa stood up and announced, “We are going to play Scrabble!” Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

The country is in mourning and we must behave respectfully, announces the mayor. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

Soon the shores of the pond were so crowded that a policeman was sent from headquarters to announce that everybody would have to stop pushing, but nobody did. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z

The next day, Hitler lied to the German people when he announced that Polish soldiers had fired upon the German army. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

"We bought a house!" he announces, beaming at the three of us. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

It was stark and unadorned in its construction in a way Cora had never seen before, as if to announce its efficiency in its very walls. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

“My name is Karen, and I’ll be flying this plane today! ” she announces. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

And Desdemona announced with certitude: “It’s not that kind of country.” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

“I’ll be there for sure. And I’m giving extra credit to students who go. I’ll announce that tomorrow,” he tells me. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

“I danced the dance of anger,” Cole announced during Edwin’s next visit. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

About an hour later, Grandma announced they were going to the market—she had enough peas. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

“Claire” the voice from the speaker announced at midday while the Vessels were eating, “please report to the office immediately after lunch.” Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

It had already been announced he'd be backup flight controller for Ares 4, and he had a good shot at the top job for Ares 5. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Eight: The nest builder announced plans for his next performance piece, and the group fell apart. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

“I don’t know. Yet. But I’m going to solve this great mystery all on my own,” I announced. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

The moment each woman guest arrived in the yard, and before she reached the door, she ululated, making a loud trilling sound, to announce that she shared our joy. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z

After a while, Mom and Dad announced it was time for dinner. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

When she was done, she pushed her plate away and announced she was ready to go to the midwife. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Maybe Monsieur Giannot would tell humorous stories about his friend the director, and in the morning the birds would sing and a fresh newspaper would announce the end of the invasion, reasonable concessions. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

Alhaji walked up and down the verandah showing off He finally stopped and announced, “I know the city like the back of my hand. I know where to get the goods.” A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

Uncle Al announces her, and she steps inside. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

The radio has just announced that Algiers has fallen. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

“Jesus Christ died on the cross for people like you,” he announced passionately, “and now you won’t show a new girl where the terlet is.” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

The commanding officer announced that the two visitors were a reporter and photographer from the Daily Telegraph in London. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Thomas Jefferson removed a slice from a mound on his estate, examined the stratigraphic layers, and announced that Indians had made it. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

When the principal, Mrs. Carlisle, announces it’s time for me to give my valedictorian speech, the pageant nerves return. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Then the chief warden, Little Razor, went from cell to cell, announcing the new regulations, no more hymn singing, no more crucifixes. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“They were wrong,” she announces, throwing her gloves. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

I at last announce to Toño when he is almost popping from impatience. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z

“And I will bake the bread. Mother will show me how,” Rachel announced, as if that finally solved all our troubles. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Geological Survey announced that the Manson crater was of the right age to have been involved with the dinosaurs’ extinction. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

He announced in a very cheerful voice, “I do feel a hell of a lot better now, though.” 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z

In May, we announced the suspension of talks with the government. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Pastor Dames announces that Deacon Willis passed away last night. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Every Wednesday night, Rasheed listened to the Voice of Shari’a when the Taliban would announce the names of those scheduled for punishment. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

When a loud clanging sound announced the presence of one of the guards outside their metal car, she gasped in spite of herself. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

“We’d like to tell you about Jesus Christ,” they announced, and he thought to himself, “I was born in Jerusalem, right down the road from Bethlehem, and they think they’re just now telling me?” Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

A mighty campaign was announced, in which the federal government in cooperation with the afflicted states would ultimately treat some 20,000,000 acres in nine southern states. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z

Heaven only knew what new sin committed by the minister’s son was being announced over the phone. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

The racers got into place and waited for the official song to be announced. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

Thomas couldn’t imagine why that one word would be stamped on the beetle blade, unless for the purpose of announcing to the Gladers that it was evil. The Maze Runner 2009-10-21T00:00:00Z

If you do not announce your intentions, we will assume you have vacated your cabin or died a horrible death. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

As for my dad, well, Kalbro had announced they were moving a big chunk of their production to China, which I think he might have warned us about at one point or another. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

On January 13, Shackleton announced that most of the dogs would have to be killed—the dogs required a seal a day, while the whole crew could survive on one seal for several days. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z

The teacher left the room and when she returned she announced: “Everybody, pack your things and go home!” Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was sitting in my hideout watching cartoons when the news bulletin broke in on my video feed, announcing that James Halliday had died during the night. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

David rolls onto the stage and announces he’s singing “A Fond Farewell” by Elliott Smith; I don’t know if he’s a Decker or singing for a friend, but it’s beautiful. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

I described him for the doctor, his walking before me in the schoolyard, stamping the blacktop, announcing our presence with his swagger, his shout. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

At the final moment, however, Amaranta did not feel frustrated, but, on the contrary, free of all bitterness because death had awarded her the privilege of announcing itself several years ahead of time. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

Candy announces that dinner is ready, and then Safer’s mom comes out of the kitchen. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z