as in speaks
to talk as if giving an important and formal speech
some crank mouthing off in the center of town to anyone who would listen
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In a clip shared with PEOPLE ahead of the episode's release, Monica speaks with podcast host AD Smith about the grueling journey.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
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On the podcast, the star speaks to a friend of the guest before interviewing them.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Cory Doctorow talks to Amy Goodman about Enshittification.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader and head of Tibetan Buddhism, talks directly to the camera about inner peace and happiness.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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Nestlé announces layoffs Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil announced in a LinkedIn post on Thursday that the company is laying off more than 16,000 employees—mostly white-collar positions—to cut costs.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … PAY TO STAY – Department of Homeland Security announces $1,000 immigration parole fee.—
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FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Mouths (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouths%20%28off%29. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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