Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speechifying
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French senior officials, speaking anonymously on the ongoing talks, said the Netherlands, Italy and Greece had shown interest and that Spain might be involved in some way.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026 -
Students celebrated Monday, with some speaking about dreaming of someday standing on the Oscars stage, too.—
Vanessa Murdock,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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All four former presidents denied talking to Trump about the strikes to NBC News, however.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Leadership is not just the voice who’s talking.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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There are fewer examples of white clergy doing the same, despite the obvious skills, like preaching, that translate to campaigning.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Yet opposition to women regularly preaching persists in some Christian circles.—
Mary Foskett,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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The practice has been ongoing for decades, originating in Eastern Europe as a natural method before studios and spas started advertising salt rooms.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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And three, a slew of pharma companies were advertising in magazines like Redbook and Cosmopolitan encouraging women not to use it.—
thehustle.co,
thehustle.co,
20 Mar. 2026
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Misao took a microphone, proudly proclaiming her dedication to justice.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Jalisco cartel has built a reputation for spectacular acts of violence, including downing a military helicopter and attempting to assassinate Mexico City’s police chief, so social media posts proclaiming extraordinary cartel brutality are difficult to doubt.—
María Verza,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of vessels broadcasting AIS — automatic identification system — destinations referenced Chinese ownership or crew presence while operating in the Gulf, according to Windward.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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For example, maritime intelligence group Windward said six Iranian VLCCs, or very large crude carriers, were on Friday operating with their transponders off or broadcasting deceptive locations while at Kharg.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Speechifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speechifying. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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