- present participle of speak.
speaking
Example Sentences
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Elise wanted to know who was speaking and when since the transcript of the conversation didn’t list who was talking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
“We don’t bring any material aid,” said Sandra Rodríguez, part of a volunteer group that organizes clown shows and other diversions, speaking at a golf course that has become an official homeless encampment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
A 23-year-old woman said she felt a "profound sense of suffocation", speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity for security reasons.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
What happens here, mechanically speaking, is that liquidity is sucked out of the financial system and diverted to the real economy, in Howell’s words.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
After speaking to Mrs. Kuen, I had almost relented, almost agreed to take the first step and have my picture taken.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
