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as in spoke
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
an English professor who loves to descant on his beloved Shakespeare
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The Inter Miami captain was serenaded by Colombian fans who chanted his name throughout despite passionately rooting for the home side.—
GianFranco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026 -
Protesters of all age groups and ethnicities chanted and waved signs while passing motorists honked at them.—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Michael Woroniecki lectured about Satan being a very powerful force.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 Jan. 2026
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If someone senses they’re being lectured or criticized, their walls will go up, and the conversation will stall.—
Devon Kuntzman,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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With louche tailoring and cool confidence, there is undoubtedly a sang-froid air about Armani that seems to transcend time and place.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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As Penrose sung the chorus, a pair of assistants took on the task of splashing her with paint and confetti – all without skipping a beat.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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Detectives also have talked to Melinda's old friends, boyfriends and the teenage boy with whom she was caught.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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This team has talked a lot about raising its standard over the last few seasons.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Descanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descanted. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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