speech
Example Sentences
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This kind of symbolism works because "without even giving a speech, you are undermining the authoritarian script".
From BBC
On a patch of rough ground near the Irrawaddy River, aspiring member of parliament and retired Lieutenant-General Tayza Kyaw tries to muster some enthusiasm from his audience with a speech promising them better times.
From BBC
A few months later, the teenager became the youngest male winner of an Emmy Award, and gave an inspirational acceptance speech.
From BBC
Even Robin’s speech to Will, giving him the confidence to come out, that makes it all worth it.
From Los Angeles Times
He attributed the return of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to the “millions and millions of people” who fought to get him back on the air in the name of free speech.
From Los Angeles Times
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