declaimed

past tense of declaim
1
as in spoke
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject over the last two centuries some of the most illustrious personages of their times have declaimed in the town's historic lyceum

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2
as in orated
to talk as if giving an important and formal speech he declaimed at some length about the nation's obligation to spread democratic values around the world

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  • There are, unfortunately, far too many examples of women who marry high-profile figures only to be harangued for expressing anything other than gratitude and graciousness.
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  • Scott Harris, the Tigers’ president of baseball operations who orchestrated the deal, talked last year of not believing in a Skubal window.
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  • Those two talked for about 10 minutes while my wife and I were settled at the table.
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
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