speak
Example Sentences
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She bought Mr. Griffin and his family cars and trucks and attempted the fraudulent purchase of a $20 million pecan farm with no money to speak of.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
“I told him that you got to speak up, because I’m not gonna be able to hear if it’s super loud and you’re very quiet,” Klugo said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Having claimed to have knocked on every door in the constituency several times, as Reform UK has, team Burnham's approach is to send their candidate to speak to undecided voters personally, often about local issues.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
But I’m betting pride will speak louder than caution.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
I was too sulky to speak and took my mind off my troubles by recalling how Hog Scald Road got its name.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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