spoken language
Example Sentences
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Because spoken language leaves no direct fossil evidence, scientists have few ways to trace its earliest origins.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 2, 2026
Democrats also want to bar DHS officers from detaining people based on their ethnicity, spoken language, accent, or place of work.
From Slate ● Feb. 19, 2026
A BSL interpreter helps translate sign language into spoken language and vice versa.
From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2025
“It’s such a widely spoken language not only in America, but all over the world,” Keeho says pointing out they had someone on hand in the vocal booth to help with pronunciation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2025
Lazlo’s grasp of the spoken language was tenuous, but he managed to answer, in uncertain grammar, “I want to come with you. Please, let me be of service.”
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
