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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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But with veterans like Bell and Taylor Rogers in the clubhouse, Shelton thinks too many managerial speeches could be overkill.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
This sense of threat can trigger authoritarian tendencies, including support for taking away civil liberties like the ability to give public speeches or run for political office from disliked others.

— Paul Djupe, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026

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