speaking

Example Sentences

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“Generally speaking, I think if it’s a growing area, you want to get into it. That’s a bullish overall indicator.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

His speaking cadence mirrors his singing style, going in fits and starts, spilling out a series of thought fragments that somehow end up magically fitting together.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Within a short time of speaking to this man, dozens more people came forward, many showing similar phone pictures.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

When speaking to Salon, Thayil generously explained what colors he saw in Soundgarden’s “Jesus Christ Pose”: “The word ‘Jesus’ is orangish, with brownish and reddish tones.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Generally speaking, Angela had always liked people; she wasn’t used to seeing them as threats.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix