speaking

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Larger IPOs, generally speaking, carry a smaller commission.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Walmart executives, speaking at a Citi sector conference in March, said gas prices close to $4 a gallon cause consumers to trade down to cheaper options.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Dozens of clips were played during the trial, which began in January, showing the defendants speaking at vigils, protests and in media interviews over the years.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

He was speaking ahead of the release of a new documentary series which sees him go behind the scenes with the Probation Board for Northern Ireland for about nine months.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“He said that you were having trouble speaking in front of your classmates for an assignment,” SJ told her.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith