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speechifying

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present participle of speechify

as in speaking

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The anthem video features Zankov speaking about tactile and nostalgic references, such as leather softened by a long journey and the feeling of cashmere on the skin, that inspired the collection.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
The owners of Art of Play have been speaking to the press about the incident, noting that Clarkson’s posts have resulted in substantial trolling for the shop.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026

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That level of pure confidence while talking to the person with cold, hard footage is what makes Lisa Barlow the perfect Real Housewife.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
There are so many more interesting things than listening to a bunch of Flock employees talking on a wireless microphone with radio.

— Nilay Patel, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026

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The family traveled around the country preaching and soliciting donations, and when Gortner was 16, his father absconded with what was reported to be $3 million in donations.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
So as the Knicks begin training camp with dreams of hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy again, Brown is already preaching to his players the importance of maintaining their edge.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

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Boruchow said that part of the off-price retailer's value to brands is its ability to quietly sell excess merchandise without widely advertising those discounts online.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Wild Land is currently advertising it directly for preorder price of US$9,099.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026

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Jamal convened a press conference proclaiming to be able to communicate by phone with Somali pirates who were holding a Nigerian ship hostage.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Iran published a 14,390-word letter to Americans this week proclaiming the regime’s victory over the US, suggesting the two sides were no closer to resolving their seven-month war through diplomatic means.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of proclaiming

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Some lawmakers worry broadcasting the execution could inspire more violence.

— Erin Jones, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Among the options being weighed is broadcasting the period immediately before the execution and cutting away before the firing squad shoots Hasan, an official familiar with the planning described.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

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