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speaking

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




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The government said the changes follow Labour MP Charlotte Nichols showing "immense strength and bravery" in speaking publicly about being raped and calling for changes to the justice system.

From BBC Sep. 20, 2026

“I think the Trump administration should certainly have recognition,” Trump told reporters, speaking about his Kennedy Center renovation efforts Wednesday evening.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 20, 2026

While it’s unclear who is speaking to Kim, someone off-screen says, “Didn’t your father … isn’t it what he died of?”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

"Staying quiet felt like the better option than speaking up. But anxiety kills me every day."

From Barron's

Still, the brothers drummed up enough interest to take their toes on the road, spreading their theory in a multicity speaking tour.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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