pretty speech

Example Sentences

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“Brutus made a pretty speech, but Caesar was betrayed.”

From The New Yorker • Aug. 5, 2016

“What have you to say to that pretty speech, John Armstrong?” asked Uncle Peabody.

From The Spell by Orcutt, William Dana

In fancy I had already rehearsed the pretty speech in which I should thank the committee for the honor conferred on me.

From Geraldine Farrar The Story of an American Singer by Farrar, Geraldine

"Now make him your best curtsey, Dolly," says Mr. Darling, seriously; "it isn't everyday you will get such a pretty speech as that."

From Mrs. Geoffrey by Duchess

"That is a very pretty speech," and this time he kissed her voluntarily, and with a most tender affection.

From A Song of a Single Note A Love Story by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston