speak well of
Example Sentences
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As another priest once put it, “Woe unto you when all men shall speak well of you, for so did their fathers to the false prophets.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
That's why it's hard to find Ukrainians these days who speak well of any Russians.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2024
“That was a favorite because it was easy to play, doesn’t speak well of my character,” he said.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024
It's good they are telling the truth under oath to the committee but it doesn't speak well of them that they didn't step up when it really counted.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2022
You, too, are tall and well set-up, I see; be brave, you too, so men in times to come will speak well of you.”
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
