microphone
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Partway through his spiel, Burns activated the speaker on his iPhone and held it to the microphone so the president could address the crowd.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
“Four days,” Steyer said when he finally took the microphone.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
At a wedding reception, Rick reluctantly agrees to share a microphone onstage after the newlyweds beg him to let a friend join his band for a number or two.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Speaking backstage after lifting the crystal microphone trophy, Dara said: “I want to thank everybody who felt the Bangaranga and felt connected to the force.”
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Hubert grabbed the microphone before either of his two teammates could answer, even though one had her mouth open and was ready to speak.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
Vocabulary lists containing microphone
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Roots: micro
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