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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Even Schaefer’s number choice speaks to some kind of sea change.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025 -
Victim’s father speaks after sentencing Marissa Grimes’ father, Daryl Grimes, addressed O’Steen in the courtroom after Judge Ryan Hill pronounced the sentence.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Sep. 2025
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A student quoted in that article said Dixon often talks politics in class.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Douthat talks to a wide range of guests, nudging them toward unexpectedly cosmic discussions of good and evil and the future of humanity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Gabby perkily announces, sounding like a motivational coach at a weight-loss seminar.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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Every Sunday, the chain announces a new collection of cookie flavors, which are only sold for one week.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Mouths (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouths%20%28off%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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