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speaking

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




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“For advisers, speaking with authority and confidence takes work,” Robb said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

“I think historically speaking, the vast majority of people who commit these kind of offenses and who follow through on mass shooting incidents are generally male,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

So speaking to Leeds-born Felix Balshaw - the 20-year-old son of England Rugby World Cup winner Iain - it quickly becomes clear why he is representing France on his climb up the professional tennis ladder.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

“They’re texts or calls away from CEOs like myself,” says Asante, speaking from his company’s warehouselike hub at the California port.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

When the audience did not understand, Maggie stopped speaking to demonstrate.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock


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