speak

Example Sentences

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Whenever she asked her dad for details, she says, he became angry and refused to speak.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

A British K-Pop fan who could not wait for her favourite lyrics to be translated into English, said she travelled to Korea to learn to speak the language.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Rachael is learning to speak and when her name is called in class, she jumps up, grabs her friend's hand and encourages her to stand and sing with her.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“Whenever you have a change in leadership, military or otherwise, there is bound to be some churn in information management,” one U.S. official said, granted anonymity to speak candidly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Lizzie was cradling it lovingly in her cupped hands, and for several moments seemed too overcome to speak.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo