spoken of

Example Sentences

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Together with Tim’s brother, David, Tim-David-and-Marty are practically spoken of as one word as Fellowship leaders, a Fellowship source once told me.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

There have been calls, within his own party, to investigate and impeach the governor, who had been spoken of as a potential presidential candidate in 2028.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

He has spoken of the need for a more muscular state but is seen within the party as more of a continuity figure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Adam Price had long been spoken of in hushed tones within the party as the man who could take Plaid to new heights.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

‘I have spoken of them, but you have not yet seen them.’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien