way with words
Example Sentences
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Emery has needed a way with words at times, refusing to lay into his players at half-time during the abject defeat by Tottenham at the start of the month.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Jackson’s way with words was always redoubtable, as was his comedic timing.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026
The script is filled with tired tropes and doesn’t set up Jay Dee in a way that showcases his natural presence or way with words.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026
Wolfe was a mythmaker who gained a mythical stature, with his white suit, contrarian takes and irreverently vivid way with words.
From New York Times • Sep. 14, 2023
If only he had a way with words he could give her some comfort!
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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