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public speaking

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Definition of public speaking

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the art of speaking in public eloquently and effectively she is very experienced in public speaking and should do well in her campaign appearances before large crowds

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Recent Examples of public speaking As for now, Malfatti plans to continue competing for several more years, while also expanding her reach beyond social media — whether through public speaking, coaching or helping develop adaptive sports programs. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026 Summitt implored her to take a public speaking course. — Rebecca Shore Winn, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026 Finalists for Youth of the Year emerged through a judging process that included public speaking, personal essays and panel interviews. — Beth Reese Cravey, Florida Times-Union, 11 Feb. 2026 Concepcion dealt with a speech impediment that hindered his public speaking. — Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for public speaking

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There are also vacancies for bilingual support teachers, speech language pathologists, school psychologists, dyslexia specialists, inclusion teachers and bilingual support specialists.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026
Parkinson's disease can make walking, balance, speech and other physical tasks increasingly difficult, according to the Parkinson's Foundation.

— Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of speech

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Preaching in the village of Manjacaze, his inspiration and congregation dwindling, evangelical Pastor Hélder turns to black magic to fire up his oratory and heal his parishioners.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
By copying texts, the monk incorporated the words, absorbing them in a process akin to that described by the Greek rhetorician Quintilian, who emphasized internalizing classical texts as a foundation for oratory and writing.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

Definition of oratory

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When Rodrigo, Perry, Grande, and Kahan made public comments, spokespeople for the White House used the opportunity to spread hateful rhetoric.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
The messages included in court documents contain assassination threats, including via firing squad and hanging, as well as Islamophobic and homophobic rhetoric.

— Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of rhetoric

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