the speaker

Example Sentences

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Partway through his spiel, Burns activated the speaker on his iPhone and held it to the microphone so the president could address the crowd.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Ben White spotted the opportunity to get Rice involved in a singalong and played 'Ice, Ice Baby' on the speaker, but Rice said "I'm not singing!"

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The backroom that Goth Yoga LA calls home is all black paint, purple lights and sage-y smells; music growls ominously from the speaker system above.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

“These two matters must be fulfilled before negotiations begin,” said Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s Parliament, on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Manny’s voice pours out of the speaker: Mornin’, Dr. Dray.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone