spoken for
Example Sentences
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All of this year’s supply is spoken for, and 2027 order books are getting close to full.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
But for families with young children, much of that $38,000 gain is spoken for before it ever hits the bank account.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
"All these billions of individuals that existed through time are spoken for by this one specimen."
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
With the ninth inning spoken for, Roberts believes this will allow for Scott to bounce back this season.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026
They had wanted me to succeed, and fortunately I had spoken for them and they had recognized my words.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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