as in speaking
to talk as if giving an important and formal speech
some crank mouthing off in the center of town to anyone who would listen
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By speaking directly with folks who were once known as internet punch lines, Loftus offers listeners a nuanced understanding of their experiences.—
Marnie Shure,
The Atlantic,
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To get more comfortable speaking to a crowd, start by actively participating in meetings.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Create Polls and Ask Questions Polls get people talking, and LinkedIn’s algorithm rewards it.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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The document services provider added nearly 7% after announcing its acquisition of printer maker Lexmark.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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This year, professional wrestling has had multiple viral moments, ranging from Joe Hendry making his WWE debut to John Cena announcing his retirement tour for 2025.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Mouthing (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthing%20%28off%29. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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