speak
Example Sentences
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One of the leaders, Cruz, grew up working in the fields with her family in Oaxaca, Mexico, and spoke only their indigenous language, Chinanteco, as a child.
From Los Angeles Times
"Things can get spoken about and blown-up pretty heavily. I feel for them, in a way. It can be tricky."
From BBC
The relentless football fixtures have been long spoken about by players and managers, who have complained about injuries and the short turnaround between matches.
From BBC
The Journal has spoken with six of Kwatra’s current and former clients, who allege Kwatra’s mismanagement of their purchases and returns cost them thousands of dollars.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking Wednesday at a graduation ceremony for Israeli air force pilots, said Israel was watching Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran as they rearm and would act if necessary.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.