hold forth
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It's now possible for AI to take three seconds of human speech and then hold forth at length with its same patterns and intonations in an exact mimicry.
From Scientific American • Sep. 22, 2023
Like any national leader, Britain’s prime minister is expected to hold forth frequently in public.
From Washington Post • Sep. 5, 2022
But listening to one character after another hold forth on the turnings of the Wheel, I longed for a Gollum or an Arya Stark to kick some life into the works.
From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2021
This month, the True Loves hold forth outdoors at ZooTunes Aug. 11, and Lamarr is looking to make the cozy environs of Jazz Alley even cozier Aug. 24-25.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2021
“Yes, Mother, I’m sure of that,” said Meg, listening respectfully to the little lecture, for the best of women will hold forth upon the all absorbing subject of house keeping.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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