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eloquent

[el-uh-kwuhnt] / หˆษ›l ษ™ kwษ™nt /


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Kelly Guerra was an affecting, complex Macaria, her luminous mezzo making an eloquent contrast with the high, bright soprano of Maia Aramburú as Pina; their duets were among the score’s best moments.

From The Wall Street Journal โ— Oct. 5, 2026

Tall, powerfully built and eloquent, he quoted scripture as competently as he wielded a firearm.

From The Wall Street Journal โ— Sep. 2, 2026

That being said, both Marra and Fagan seem thoughtful, eloquent and capable politicians.

From BBC โ— Aug. 20, 2026

But unlike eloquent politicians known to be showhorses, enjoying the social media clips from their media hits, El-Sayed is a workhorse, and this combination makes him formidable.

From Salon โ— Aug. 6, 2026

Her inarticulateness made us believe we were eloquent.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison


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