speaking

Example Sentences

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He has no idea what aspartame is, technically speaking, but he gets the gist.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Kyle was speaking during London Tech Week as the government announced a number of initiatives designed to attract and keep fast growing technology companies in the UK.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Generally speaking, I think if it’s a growing area, you want to get into it. That’s a bullish overall indicator.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 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

Suddenly I saw the two of them huddled together at the factory or speaking urgently in the back room of the Eagle.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman