recitation
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In his recitation of the precepts that comprise conservatism, Mr. Pence offers a catalog of beliefs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
It’s worth a recitation of the original case’s backstory at this point, because this litigation has become a house of cards, with new, precarious levels being added all the time.
From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2025
On the outside, it seems like it’s a quiet, calm ballad as it opens; Ellis on guitar, a recitation of the story of "a girl who’s got no history / got no past."
From Salon ● May 13, 2025
At noon, the ceremony began with a recitation of Winston Churchill's famous VE Day speech by actor Timothy Spall.
From BBC ● May 5, 2025
Even reduced to ten names each, the recitation lasted for almost two hours.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
Like his Instagram account, there are contextless videos and spoken-word recitations.
From Salon ● May 12, 2026
His spoken recitations make such detailed vintage poems as “The Round Corral” and “Cattle” effortless to follow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2026
Those familiar with his campaign-rally routines will know Trump’s many recitations of “The Snake,” something he refers to as a poem but is really a song from the 1960s.
From Slate ● Jan. 21, 2026
Tadjadit became prominent for his public recitations during protests by the Hirak movement, which erupted in February 2019 and helped force the resignation of longtime president Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2025
My recitations seemed to bother my fellow sailors, but could I really blame them for being jealous of my archival facilities?
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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