virtually declare

Examples (10)

• He has virtually declared war on his own party.
• By releasing that controversial ad, the company has virtually declared a price war with its competitors.
• The candidate's speech virtually declared victory before all the votes were counted.
• Ignoring the peace treaty, the nation virtually declared its intention to resume hostilities.
• She virtually declared her independence when she moved out against her parents' wishes.
• The new regulations virtually declare the old system obsolete.
• By refusing to compromise, the union has virtually declared a strike inevitable.
• The team's manager virtually declared the star player unavailable for the next match.
• His public criticism of the board virtually declared his resignation.
• Through his silence on the matter, the leader virtually declared his support for the unpopular policy.