spoken for
Example Sentences
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All of this year’s supply is spoken for, and 2027 order books are getting close to full.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
"All these billions of individuals that existed through time are spoken for by this one specimen."
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
The U.S. produces about 13 million barrels of oil a day, but most of that supply is already spoken for.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Anastasia McClain knew she was in financial trouble when her entire paycheck was spoken for before it even hit her bank account.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026
"Not if she's spoken for," I said carelessly.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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