spoken of

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Some groups have spoken of reducing their reliance on corporate partners with the help of individual donors, but in many cases the numbers don’t add up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Former Lioness Jill Scott has spoken of the importance of youth clubs for accessing sport ahead of a five-day cycle and marathon challenge for Sport Relief.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

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

Haldon Halfmaester had spoken of using the red priest to Young Griff’s advantage, Tyrion recalled.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin