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speech

[speech] / spitʃ /




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“This became the most famous speech in French history,” Mr. Vinen writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

In his very first speech as pope, Leo presented himself as a "son" of Augustine, whose writings he often quotes.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

To signal that he has considered these things, Glatzer gives Anushka, who has had a revelation, a speechy little speech to voice the thoughts already on your mind.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Apparently uncertain what to do next, M1 rebroadcast a speech that Magyar had given just after the vote had finished.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The town came to the landing strip, the school band played, and Mr. Weiss gave a short speech.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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