take the floor
Example Sentences
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Rather, Merkley would eliminate what’s come to be called “the silent filibuster” and force lawmakers to actually take the floor and publicly press their case until they prevail, give up or physically give out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2025
“It was great to just take the floor and get to see everyone get to compete together,” coach Tina Langley said.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 6, 2023
As the Wizards head into the All-Star break, Sheppard is right that Beal, Kuzma and Porzingis haven’t been able to consistently take the floor together.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 16, 2023
Their athletic director will then take the floor before BYU volleyball’s next home game, with a microphone in his right hand and small piece of blue paper in his left.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 29, 2022
At present it had a moving-picture house and a dance hall where a hundred and fifty couples could take the floor at once; above all, it had Jack Townsend's hotel.
From The Garden of Eden by Max Brand
