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Sentences with PERFORMATIVE-VERB

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Sentences

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"She apologized for her mistake, which is a performative verb."
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"The phrase 'I promise' is an example of a performative verb."
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"He declared the meeting adjourned, using a performative verb."
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"The word 'hereby' is often used in performative verbs."
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"The professor commanded the students to be quiet, employing a performative verb."
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"The sentence 'I accept your offer' contains a performative verb."
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"She exclaimed 'Congratulations!' which is a performative verb."
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"The judge sentenced the criminal to life in prison, demonstrating the use of a performative verb."
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"The phrase 'I apologize' is an example of a performative verb."
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