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[speek] / spik /




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But I’m betting pride will speak louder than caution.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The truth is that the ADA’s action only validated the editorial’s exhortation to scientists to speak out forcefully: “We can no longer afford complacency and fear. We must all act now!”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Having claimed to have knocked on every door in the constituency several times, as Reform UK has, team Burnham's approach is to send their candidate to speak to undecided voters personally, often about local issues.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The car was in neutral, so to speak.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

What would it be like, Joey Veluya wondered, to have God speak to you directly?

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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