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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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Adjective
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Mamdani, whose past included vocal activism on behalf of Palestinian issues that included comments many New York Jews found offensive, will be New York’s first Muslim mayor.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025 -
The incoming Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, had been a vocal supporter of the bureau.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While speaking, Mamdani went into the archives of Indian history, quoting its first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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While speaking at her daily news conference on Wednesday, Sheinbaum framed the moment as symbolic of a broader issue facing Mexican women.—
Emma Bussey , Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The uncertainty has been hard, even with suppliers being communicative and transparent.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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That started in huddles, with a demonstrably more communicative Jokic.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Since exiting Dries Van Noten a few years ago, Scallon has been working as an independent consultant and mentor in fashion communications strategy, also lecturing occasionally and sharing his views about creative content on podcasts.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The same woman Don had been lecturing about beer.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Upstairs, the primary bedroom had its own balcony with expansive views of the Caribbean Sea and the pool.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Long forward passes in transition are common, rather than expansive, intricate attacks.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the next few years, the study says workers will be talking to their phones or laptops, instead of typing, thanks to the explosion of AI.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The loquacious Ray Montemayor, who Ziggy helped convert from a street hockey goalie to a state champion ice hockey keeper, had a much better anecdote.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rasul Douglas isn’t the most loquacious person.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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At home, Dan is curious, talkative and always ready to make a new friend.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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Mbeumo, nicknamed Brice, was not shy at football but talkative and funny.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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