microphone
Example Sentences
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Hegseth spent most of his time at the microphone praising Trump and God.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
Immediately, the stage lights went off, a floodlight illuminated the audience and all audio was cut, except for Noel Gallagher's microphone, allowing him to calmly explain the situation before the band left the stage.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
The winners in the live-action short film category had the microphone turned back on after initially being played off the stage.
From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026
Seattle linebacker Ernest Jones IV stepped up to the microphone and with unvarnished vigor defended his quarterback.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
I sweep away my illusion and step out onto the stage in front of the microphone Dylan left for me.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.