direct speech

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Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes said: "He made direct speech entertaining. With that he was ahead of his time. I'm just sorry he hasn't had more time."

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

The researchers observed that cortical activity tracks energy changes related to direct speech, despite the strong interference of the echo.

From Science Daily • Feb. 15, 2024

Belafonte never makes a direct speech about injustice.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2023

McMaster described it as “an inspiring, yet direct, speech on the need to confront radical ideology and the president’s hopes for a peaceful vision of Islam to dominate across the world.”

From Washington Post • May 19, 2017

"You should ask her ladyship to read what's on the back, Granny," she said; not to presume overmuch by direct speech to the young lady from the Towers.

From When Ghost Meets Ghost by De Morgan, William Frend