speak

Example Sentences

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Samantha believes she was hurried through many steps so she would not have chance to stop and think about red flags or speak to her family.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

But it then veers off into a land that I never want to visit or speak of again.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

According to people not authorized to speak on the matter, both are expected to be out four to six weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

In the mid-1990s, politicians and commentators could still speak of America’s work ethic without apology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

I swallowed several times before I could speak.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu