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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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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 -
Vance lectured Zelenskyy and argued the wartime leader hadn’t shown proper gratitude for the billions of dollars in military assistance the United States has given to his country.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Anne had also talked to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
4 Oct. 2025
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But while Swift’s album is objectively the most talked-about this week, several other powerhouse artists unveiled new music as well.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 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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Those three words are the cornerstones of what Hetherman has preached daily since taking over as defensive coordinator in January.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Trump preached about an America in decline despite reams of evidence to the contrary.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Orated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orated. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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