"I want to find out what we're up against," declared the captain.

The captain declared an emergency to the control tower a few seconds before landing.

"Two crew members will go with you," declared the captain, deciding that the matter was settled.

"Word gets around when the captain declares his intention to commit suicide."

The captain declared the islands to be free of government.

I think one of us should get to know Santana better, the captain declared.

"You are having this conversation with me," the captain declared.

The captain of the batting side may declare an innings closed, when the ball is dead, at any time during a match.

"You told me to have the little motor boat put over the side, sir," the captain declared.

The batting captain can declare an innings closed at any time when the ball is dead.