spoken

Example Sentences

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“The question is, why don’t we just deploy more gear? The lead times are too long. Data center build times are long, the power that’s available through 2026 is already all spoken for.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Holmes, originally from Northern Ireland, has previously spoken about various health issues, including spinal surgery, a double hip replacement, and his struggles walking and using a mobility scooter.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Sir Keir has spoken to Trump about the need for a plan to get ships going through the Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively been blocked by Iran during the conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

He was well spoken and polite, so his bosses soon began sending him on the most important jobs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

He looked around wildly to see who had spoken to him, and finally focused on me.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff