speaking for
Example Sentences
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“People can have life and death reactions to medications,” said Dr. Alan Smith, a family physician who chairs the Utah medical board but said he wasn’t speaking for the group.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Again, during these assessments, John was unresponsive and immobile, with his head slumped and eyes closed, and James speaking for him and providing evidence.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
My sore throat was gone, but speaking for more than 10 seconds made me lightheaded, as if I were trying to blow up a balloon simply by talking.
From Slate ● Apr. 18, 2026
UK health minister Wes Streeting, speaking for the British government, told Sky News that the failure of the talks was disappointing but "that doesn't mean there isn't merit in continuing to try".
From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026
“Lucky for you, Sully,” Harry said, speaking for the first time.
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
