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as in discoursed
to talk as if giving an important and formal speech
given the opportunity, many politicians will orate at considerable length on just about any subject
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as in spoke
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the respected anthropologist is expected to orate about her latest research findings before a packed auditorium
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Augusta was a devout Christian who often lectured the Bible to her sons and blamed alcohol and women for the evils of the world, per the outlet.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025 -
Clarke and his business partner sold photographs and films, wrote and lectured about their adventures, and began treasure hunting.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ed Sheeran has talked openly about thinking of his career in arithmetic terms.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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Fast-rising British star Mia McKenna-Bruce has landed herself a role in one of the buzziest and most talked-about upcoming film series.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Philadelphia Phillies fan Drew Feltwell wants people to lay off the woman who harangued him and his son over a home run ball at a game last week.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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On June 4, a caller to Danbury City Hall harangued an aide to the mayor about his grievances.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Ahead of the Jets' 37-22 loss to the Dallas Cowboys last week, Glenn preached that a recent practice leading up to the game was one of their best.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Pastors preached about the dangers and sacrifices miners faced deep underground, in an age of few regulations.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Orated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orated. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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