spoken of

Example Sentences

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Together with Tim’s brother, David, Tim-David-and-Marty are practically spoken of as one word as Fellowship leaders, a Fellowship source once told me.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

There have been calls, within his own party, to investigate and impeach the governor, who had been spoken of as a potential presidential candidate in 2028.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

He has spoken of the need for a more muscular state but is seen within the party as more of a continuity figure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Best has previously spoken of his shock when he was fired by Brian Epstein, who managed The Beatles from 1962 and replaced him with Ringo Starr.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

But Haliax had spoken of them as if they still existed.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss