holding forth

Example Sentences

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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

He’s traveling the country giving six-figure speeches, playing pundit and elder statesman on TV, holding forth at high-brow political forums and, not least, plotting vengeance against those behind his unceremonious ouster as House speaker.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2024

Ray, then 50, began spending nights in the dormitory, holding forth on the importance of honesty and extolling the Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2023

At the Speaking Stump, Turkey Vulture was holding forth on today’s activity: fishing.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth