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speaking

[spee-king] / ˈspi kɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
talking
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG




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Burnham was speaking in the first of a series of interviews with candidates from the major parties standing in the poll, which will take place on 18 June.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Trump, speaking to reporters on Wednesday, also defended the fund.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Before speaking to investors on Tuesday, Winters tried to get ahead of any concern inside StanChart about his plans to embrace AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

This mission is to provide a more genuine reflection of Asian American experience — community members speaking directly to fellow community members.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

And the only person I can ask for help isn’t speaking to me.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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