peroration
Example Sentences
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Before Churchill told the British in his celebrated peroration that "we shall never surrender," he had not spared them from the truth that they had suffered a "colossal military disaster".
From BBC • Aug. 14, 2025
Frank came to the stage with a detailed two-page peroration and zero intention of editing what he had to say.
From Salon • Sep. 20, 2021
The peroration culminated with a simple white marker at Arlington, on the western horizon.
From Washington Post • Jan. 19, 2021
In a striking peroration, Breyer reminded his colleagues that “at heart,” the issues before them “are simple”:
From Slate • Feb. 28, 2018
In the peroration, you sum up what has gone before, reiterate your strongest points, and drive to your conclusion.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
