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Discover LudwigThe phrase "all but declared" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that something is almost or nearly declared, often implying that the declaration is imminent or obvious.
Example: "The CEO's recent comments all but declared the company's intention to expand into new markets."
Alternatives: "practically announced" or "virtually stated".
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Reagan himself had all but declared the cold war over.
IN the face of this economic crisis, the federal government has all but declared unilateral disarmament.
And with good reason: Els all but declared he was back.
Jim Fassel has all but declared the Giants in a playoff run already.
Mr Trump all but declared war on Iran in a speech largely estranged from fact.
The president of the United States all but declared that he has their backs.
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The current count of some 15 declared or all-but-declared Democratic candidates includes six women and two African Americans.
Senator Kerry was able to conserve his energy for an all-but-declared White House bid.
She champions a bill she neutered, and this all-but-declared mayoral candidate takes a salute from labor leaders on her left side.
So is the crackle of possibility, as the tightly knit Clinton political machine awaits Hillary Rodham Clinton's all-but-declared 2016 presidential campaign.
Ross Perot, the all-but-declared independent candidate, is faring better with this disgruntled electorate, but even his apolitical allure is showing its limits.
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