- present participle of speak.
speaking
Example Sentences
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The protests resulted in significant delays, with players speaking out against the actions and referees threatening to cancel matches.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
With that said, I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with Fox.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
Examples can include speaking too loudly in a library or struggling to control impulses, difficulties that can occur with ADHD.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
The witness initially gave a police statement in 2001 before speaking to officers again in 2025.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
The first man immediately began speaking in rapid-fire French.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
