manner of speaking
Example Sentences
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Although they’re scattered now, their lodgings temporary and their futures uncertain, they wanted to keep the neighborhood together, in a manner of speaking.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025
The lawsuit also alleges that Harvey bears an “uncanny resemblance” to Martha, saying her “accent, manner of speaking and cadence” are “indistinguishable.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024
Despite the poor light, Prigozhin is just about recognisable by his silhouette, and Russian speakers familiar with his previous statements say the voice and manner of speaking is unmistakably his.
From BBC • Jul. 19, 2023
And his persona's catchy manner of speaking, wolf-cut hairstyle, retro outfits and mastery of old Japanese and K-pop songs have contributed to that success.
From Reuters • May 31, 2023
Harriet’s manner of speaking of the circumstance before they quitted the ballroom, she had strong hopes.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
