expatiated

past tense of expatiate
as in spoke
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject the naturalist is known for her willingness to expatiate on any number of issues relating to wildlife and the environment

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  • Sharon is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, an Honorary Member of the UK Association of Jungian Analysts, and has taught and lectured at many academic institutions, Jungian organisations, retreat centres and cultural festivals around the world.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
  • It was also being lectured by people who presented a formulaic perspective on a complicated future that the class of 2026 is already navigating.
    Ann Kirschner, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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  • Among the directors, the class captures several of the year’s most talked-about filmmakers.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 June 2026
  • But his cousin was a police reserve officer and talked him into joining in 1984.
    Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 24 June 2026
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“Expatiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expatiated. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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