speak well of
Example Sentences
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That's why it's hard to find Ukrainians these days who speak well of any Russians.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2024
“That was a favorite because it was easy to play, doesn’t speak well of my character,” he said.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024
“I have connected with him in dreams. He said, ‘You neither speak well of me nor poorly, so I will protect you.’”
From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2023
It's good they are telling the truth under oath to the committee but it doesn't speak well of them that they didn't step up when it really counted.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2022
Among Negro educators, of whom Malcolm X met many in his college and university lecturing, I never heard him speak well of any but one, Dr. Kenneth B. Clark.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
