speech

Example Sentences

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In February, a court ruled the ban was "disproportionate" and interfered with the right to free speech.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

In his speech to young people, the prime minister said he did not want to "frighten" his audience or put pressure on them.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Back then, there was no freedom of speech, human rights abuses were rampant and the rights of women in particular were severely restricted, he recalled.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“If the current stress test ends in two to three weeks, the economy should continue to grow, and so should corporate earnings,” reads a note from Yardeni Research published shortly after Trump’s speech.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“We are taking a trip to Swanburne because I have been asked to give a speech at the CAKE.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood