reciting

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There’s documented marginalia and scribblings that suggest a serious reader, and anecdotes about her reciting poems at parties, reading Proust on set, and expounding on Whitman, Dostoevsky and Tolstoy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Trump showed Xi videos of his granddaughter singing in Mandarin and reciting classical Chinese poetry, to which Xi responded that the girl deserved an "A+".

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins has shared a video of himself reciting poetry from the "green and golden land" of Wales as he returns home for his latest project.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

But Hegseth comes across more like the third grader reciting those lines after watching his favorite comic book movie for the umpteenth time.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

I want to believe my brother, but it’s surprising to hear that people would have anything to say about my presentation when there’s Langston Hughes reciting poetry and a live art demonstration.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan