microphone
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When the final horn sounded Saturday on the Kings’ 1-0 matinee win over the Edmonton Oilers, Anze Kopitar made his way to center ice, a microphone in his hand and his heart in pieces.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
Hegseth spent most of his time at the microphone praising Trump and God.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
Then public comment began, and one of the most celebrated chefs in the world stepped to the microphone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Golden songwriter Mark Sonnenblick, who didn't get to speak at all during the ceremony, happily took the microphone and thanked his husband and everybody who worked on the movie, especially the animators.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
Principal Harrison takes the microphone and looks around.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Roots: micro
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