speaking for
Example Sentences
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My sore throat was gone, but speaking for more than 10 seconds made me lightheaded, as if I were trying to blow up a balloon simply by talking.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
UK health minister Wes Streeting, speaking for the British government, told Sky News that the failure of the talks was disappointing but "that doesn't mean there isn't merit in continuing to try".
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Antidebt crusaders, like the personal-finance radio host Dave Ramsey, have been speaking for years about how paying thousands of dollars in interest can seriously impede a family’s ability to make progress on their other goals.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
President Trump, speaking for well over an hour, shattered the record on Tuesday for the length of a State of the Union address.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
I wish I could tell her what’s going on, but we won’t be speaking for another three months, and that’s just that.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
