spoken language

Example Sentences

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Because spoken language leaves no direct fossil evidence, scientists have few ways to trace its earliest origins.

From Science Daily • Jul. 2, 2026

Democrats also want to bar DHS officers from detaining people based on their ethnicity, spoken language, accent, or place of work.

From Slate • Feb. 19, 2026

The Guardian called the performances in the show "outstanding" and the switch between signed and spoken language "utterly seamless", while the Independent says Reunion is "in many ways, a groundbreaking show".

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025

One of the common rules of musical theater is that characters burst into song whenever they need to convey a truth too powerful for spoken language.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024

The spoken language luxuriated in rolled r’s and Z’s.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater