speaking to

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“There’s a First Amendment,” said Clarida on Thursday, during a Pimco press briefing, speaking to the right of free speech and the Fed’s 12 regional presidents and seven governors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

But speaking to Katie, a year-and-a-half after her experimental treatment, she has the energy and zest for life of a woman reborn.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"A love that survives 78 years without meeting or even speaking to the person you love."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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

She stopped and glanced around, and when she saw that she was alone with the pigeons, she started speaking to them in the language of the animals.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown