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declaimed

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past tense of declaim

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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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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Luann patiently attempts to explain that the women don’t like being lectured to about their business affairs, only for Vicki to abruptly answer a phone call mid-conversation.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
We’re also lectured early on that Cole is a chess master, but his alleged intelligence never pays off.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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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.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Philadelphia Phillies fan Drew Feltwell wants people to lay off the woman who harangued him and his son over a home run ball at a game last week.

— George Ramsay, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025

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The voters who crowded into community halls, courthouses and a university lecture hall talked openly about Newsom’s presidential ambitions, even as Democrats try to keep the focus on November’s midterm elections.

— Steve Peoples, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
The Wall Street Journal reported last month that Trump talked to Warsh repeatedly, a report publicly backed by several of his aides.

— Steve Liesman, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

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The new equipment was announced at an industry conference in Wuxi, China, on September 2 and covers several key stages of semiconductor production.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
After starting, the student said, Carleen leaders announced the program would actually take nine months to complete.

— Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

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