Sentences with PERFORMATIVES
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"He uttered performatives like 'I promise' to assure her of his commitment."
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"In speech acts, performatives are used to accomplish something, like 'I now pronounce you husband and wife.'"
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"In certain rituals, performatives play a central role in invoking divine blessings or summoning spirits."
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"Some performatives, like 'I apologize' or 'I congratulate you,' aim to influence the emotional state of the recipient."
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"In literary works, authors often employ performatives to bring about fictional events or developments."
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"In political speeches, performatives are frequently used to rally support or make commitments."
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"John Austin, a philosopher of language, introduced the concept of performatives."
