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holding forth



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Munger took center stage at the Daily Journal annual meeting, often answering questions and holding forth for an hour or two.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2025

Now holding forth during its sixth decade, Ringo Starr’s solo career has largely been an uneven affair in terms of studio albums.

From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2025

Down Pennsylvania Avenue, the president was holding forth at the White House on the importance of bipartisanship in fighting cancer — and ignoring shouted questions about impeachment.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 13, 2023

Then, at her father’s 80th birthday party, she found herself holding forth with a stranger on the development of Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 28, 2022

My father was sharing some anecdotes and holding forth on his opinion of the situation.

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel


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