spoken of

Example Sentences

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Together with Tim’s brother, David, Tim-David-and-Marty are practically spoken of as one word as Fellowship leaders, a Fellowship source once told me.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Former Southampton managers, players and the club's fans have spoken of feeling badly let down.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

There have been calls, within his own party, to investigate and impeach the governor, who had been spoken of as a potential presidential candidate in 2028.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

He has spoken of the need for a more muscular state but is seen within the party as more of a continuity figure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

He had often spoken of her, but this was the first time he had told me she was not white.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals