manner of speaking
Example Sentences
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Day One began with a bang, in a manner of speaking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2025
His manner of speaking was measured and calm.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 12, 2023
Except that, in the next month, the Rosetta Stone is returning home — in a manner of speaking.
From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
Despite the poor light, Prigozhin is just about recognisable by his silhouette, and Russian speakers familiar with his previous statements say the voice and manner of speaking is unmistakably his.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2023
Whether it’s natural or from years of practice, I don’t know, but there’s something in her manner of speaking that suggests a cat’s purr.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
