speaking

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“I’ve never heard of that happening before,” said former federal prosecutor Rick Mountcastle, speaking generally about DOJ protocols.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Energy Secretary Chris Wright, speaking at the same event, said the drop in oil use isn’t permanent.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

His speaking cadence mirrors his singing style, going in fits and starts, spilling out a series of thought fragments that somehow end up magically fitting together.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Within a short time of speaking to this man, dozens more people came forward, many showing similar phone pictures.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

After speaking to Ruby, I caught up on homework.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold