speech

Example Sentences

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Among the young, "hegemony" has slipped into everyday speech, shorthand for India's long shadow over Bangladesh.

From BBC

In one videotaped speech during a high school student government campaign, he complains of being told to pick up his trash, saying that should be the work of paid janitors.

From BBC

Even if acquitted, she will face significant legal bills to defend her speech.

From The Wall Street Journal

All five nominees for theatrical feature film are invited to give a speech during these annual awards, with the eventual winner speaking twice.

From Los Angeles Times

She delivered a speech in Belfast which not even the most politically sensitive person, in a place where political sensitivity could be an Olympic sport, would take exception to.

From BBC