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speaker

[spee-ker] / ˈspi kər /


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He was the last speaker of the three-hour event, and thunder had been audible outside for over an hour.

From Slate Aug. 25, 2026

“No matter how much military power we have, if our people are struggling and the country lacks financial circulation and economic growth, we will not achieve progress,” the parliamentary speaker said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

Young people gather around, recording the action on their cellphones as tinny, video game-like music emanates from a speaker.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

Lindell lost by 11 points to the Minnesota house speaker, Lisa Demuth, but did not graciously concede.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2026

They were trying to talk over the loud music blaring out from a large black speaker tucked into one of the corners.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

“I’ll sit in my room like this,” Dean continues, leaning her head forward as if it’s resting on a desk between a pair of imaginary speakers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Switching between similar languages may require greater control because speakers must continually manage competing words and language systems.

From Science Daily Aug. 22, 2026

"Dear friends, we live in a wonderful country!" declares one of the speakers.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

These kids had fancy snacks, posters and portable speakers, while my kid was in a gray cell block staring at four concrete walls like she was about to do hard time for grand larceny.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

The interview is rather straightforward, but probably much more nerve-racking for non-English speakers.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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