way of speaking
Example Sentences
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Increased mobility after World War II, along with the rise of television and the advent of the suburbs, pushed Americans toward a more homogenous way of speaking.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Australian actors can nail the US accent in part because Americans' natural way of speaking echoes the Antipodean approach to life -- more relaxed and, in some ways, "lazy", Mielewska said.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
But because Zosia has a face, a body and a particular way of speaking, she is, for the viewer — and for Carol — a distinct character.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025
Lyonne naturally channels the late Peter Falk’s halting way of speaking, but her crime solver’s innate talent for picking out lies makes her unique.
From Salon • May 8, 2025
Then he said something about a movie—he had such a quiet way of speaking, almost a whisper.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
