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perorations

noun

plural of peroration

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a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience gave an eloquent peroration celebrating the nation's long tradition of religious tolerance and pluralism

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In the end, the winners were predominantly white and the speeches were inarguably neutral.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
The first lady's speeches usually touch on her key initiatives like helping improve the foster care system and making AI more accessible for students.

— Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

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