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declamations

noun

plural of declamation

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a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience inspired declamations about the global triumph of democracy within our lifetimes

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From the first, Prikryl mixes her life story into her characters’ speeches, while the autobiographical lyrics begin to feel like dramatic monologues in disguise.

— Langdon Hammer, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Trump and Vice President JD Vance have already made visits to the state in recent weeks, delivering speeches to supporters that touted Marshall and attacked Hamilton.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

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