public speaking

noun

|Updated on: 15 Jul 2018

Examples: public speaking in a Sentence

Definition of public speaking

1 : the act or process of making speeches in public

2 : the art of effective oral communication with an audience

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Examples of public speaking in a Sentence

He has a fear of public speaking.
She has a gift for public speaking.
a book on public speaking

Recent Examples of public speaking from the Web

In an unrelated item, several members of the public spoke against a recent proposal to create a connection from Hanson Lane to Warnock Drive via Keyser Road, Equestrian Trail and/or Royal Vista.

— julie gallant, Ramona Sentinel, "Garden advocate wants Ramona Street completion off priority list," 11 July 2018
Two members of the public spoke in favor of McKenzie’s request, and none spoke in opposition.

— nyssa kruse, courant.com, "Alcohol License Approved For Newington Ax Throwing Venue," 27 June 2018
Although most people list public speaking before large groups as one of their fears, the people in one local club see it as an opportunity.

— patricia dillon, Houston Chronicle, "Woodlands Toastmasters helps improve verbal communication skills," 6 Jan. 2018
No one from the public spoke against the Edison OP plan Monday.

— lynn horsley, kansascity, "The Edison OP plan has been updated and moves on to council. Many say, not so fast. | The Kansas City Star," 15 May 2018
No one from the public spoke for or against the measure during the committee's meeting.

— bob warren, NOLA.com, "St. Tammany Parish School Board set to trim property tax rate," 14 May 2018
Several members of the public spoke about the housing element, including traffic concerns and opposition to adding L7, a parcel of land near Quail Gardens Lane, to the available plots for affordable housing.

— laura groch, sandiegouniontribune.com, "How they voted, Jan. 21," 21 Jan. 2018
Also encouraging is the fact that Shapira calls public speaking a skill, not a talent.

— anthea levi, Health.com, "I'm Terrified to Give the Maid of Honor Speech at My Sister's Wedding—Here's What I'm Doing to Prep," 6 Apr. 2018
But a request for an ethics opinion never happened and no one from the city or the public spoke on the legal fees during a meeting Monday.

— marci shatzman, Sun-Sentinel.com, "District agrees to pay lawyer in Boca golf course deal despite mayor's concerns," 20 Mar. 2018

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