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speaking

[spee-king] / ˈspi kɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
talking
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG




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Earlier this month, Isaacs said that doing publicity for The Salt Path's US release was "going to be interesting" while speaking on the Kermode On Film podcast.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Elise wanted to know who was speaking and when since the transcript of the conversation didn’t list who was talking.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

And speaking of dogs, the family has Shields’ golden retriever, a Rottweiler named Fancy, a giant schnauzer named Goose and two Belgian Malinois named Hero and Baymax.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

The former Nigerian president has "initiated a process of discussions regarding the Pretoria Agreement," an African diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AFP.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

The second I finish speaking, Miss Forshaw starts clapping.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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