microphone
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When the final horn sounded Saturday on the Kings’ 1-0 matinee win over the Edmonton Oilers, Anze Kopitar made his way to center ice, a microphone in his hand and his heart in pieces.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
Hegseth spent most of his time at the microphone praising Trump and God.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
In a world where digital optimization can make just about anyone sound passable on the microphone, a pop singer with personality whose voice actually communicates stands out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
"Help, help, help us now that you've come to visit us," shouts Akale Helen, immediately after the reporter puts a microphone in front of her.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
Simulation rooms were soundproofed to an almost maddening degree, and now that I was alone, I could hear my own heartbeat like someone was holding a microphone to my chest.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing microphone
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Roots: micro
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