speaking

Example Sentences

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He has no idea what aspartame is, technically speaking, but he gets the gist.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

“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

So as the bombs fell and Dresden was destroyed, we walked away, on and on, no strength left for arguing anymore, no strength left even for speaking.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo