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as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
finally spoke her fears
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as in to talk
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the Mayanists have been invited to speak about their latest archaeological discoveries
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Texas Congressman Wesley Hunt and Wisconsin State Senator Julian Bradley, both Black Republicans, spoke to about a dozen voters at the Milwaukee GOP Black Outreach Center on King Drive.
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Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
One way that Hyland envisions television being able to make an impact includes running domestic violence hotline numbers and calls to action after television episodes that speak to important issues such as domestic violence.
—Bruna Nessif, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
Donald Trump will speak at Arizona State University's Mullett Arena in his second visit to the state this month.
—The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
However, the way the dev team has spoken about the implementation in the past doesn’t sound terrible.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
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Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
One way that Hyland envisions television being able to make an impact includes running domestic violence hotline numbers and calls to action after television episodes that speak to important issues such as domestic violence.
—Bruna Nessif, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
Donald Trump will speak at Arizona State University's Mullett Arena in his second visit to the state this month.
—The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
However, the way the dev team has spoken about the implementation in the past doesn’t sound terrible.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
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With many variables at play, White Castle hasn't measured whether Flippy has improved employee retention, Richardson said.Queenie Wong Los Angeles Times (TNS), arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Those vehicles had just begun moving again when the truck crashed into them, police said.Jessica Gorman, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
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For years, Carroll talked with José Andrés about forming a partnership on the ground in Gaza.Dorothy Wickenden, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Preston Lord's parents talked with The Arizona Republic about their son and his legacy one year after he was beaten to death in a gang attack.Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2024
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If Trump wins with Congress split between parties, his ability to cut taxes for corporations and households could be stalled, Barraud told Business Insider.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Trump would have some latitude in setting and implementing tariffs, experts previously told ABC News.Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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Though well intentioned, Damian is pompous, consoling Martha while lecturing her on how humankind’s inability to curb its carbon footprint has made global warming unstoppable — and ecological catastrophe unavoidable.Brent Lang, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
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Because so many celebrities presume to lecture us on behavior and politics, the game’s display of ignorance on both the professional and civilian side is stunning.Armond White, National Review, 16 Oct. 2024
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Nary a word was uttered about public education on either the presidential or vice-presidential debate stages.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Carell uttered his character's famous line after surprising Dwight and taking over best man duties from Jim Halpert (John Krasinski).Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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LeBron James and Stephen Curry are among the active stars who have discussed their interest in investing in the league, though no such deal has been made public yet.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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The co-hosts prompted the former lovebirds to discuss their off-screen verbal confrontation in Mexico, which was reportedly so intense that Tim refused to share a hotel room with her.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Building Credentials In 2000, Auburn University shared news of a gift.Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
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In an Instagram post, the Varsity Blues alum shared photos of himself and his family posing with a camel, looking at the Egyptian pyramids and more.Nicholas Rice, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Speak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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