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public speaking

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Definition of public speaking

as in speech

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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What mattered in the demonstration was Sparky’s ability to work with speech, handwriting, and a diagram while leaving the mathematical work to the student.

— Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
His speech also came the week after the White House forced out the three remaining members of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission, which helps election officials improve the administration of elections.

— Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Definition of speech

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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
Hamer signed up and, through her courage, charisma, and oratory, quickly drew ardent disciples and ruthless adversaries.

— Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026

Definition of oratory

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Now, the rhetoric has expanded beyond the candidates themselves, pulling Scholten — who is not running for governor — into the political crossfire.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026
In other words, Lander did not feel the need to appease the Zionist mob by softening his rhetoric.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

Definition of rhetoric

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