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Recent Examples of public speaking
Get Comfortable With Discomfort Identify stress triggers—deadlines, public speaking, tough conversations.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
That includes LinkedIn, company newsletters, and public speaking opportunities (inside and outside your employer’s organization) to enhance your visibility.
—Gena Cox, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The other popular fears on the list included public speaking, crowded spaces, fire, and dentists.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Learning about the business of public speaking and thoroughly researching topics engaged my curiosity.
—Elissa Kelly, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
That includes LinkedIn, company newsletters, and public speaking opportunities (inside and outside your employer’s organization) to enhance your visibility.
—Gena Cox, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The other popular fears on the list included public speaking, crowded spaces, fire, and dentists.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Learning about the business of public speaking and thoroughly researching topics engaged my curiosity.
—Elissa Kelly, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public speaking
Noun
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After Michelle Wolf's controversial monologue in 2018 received mixed reviews from critics, the WHCA chose historian Ron Chernow to present a speech the following year.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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In addition to agencies like Jacob’s Ladder, which provides speech and occupational services, there were attorneys and a representative from the Social Security office there to address questions.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Then with some of the most stirring words in American oratory, Kennedy told the students — and all of us — that individual courage can be a powerful force for good.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Netanyahu has done little to aid Ukraine even in his oratory.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Conclave actor joined the cast as Albus Dumbledore despite anti-trans rhetoric from author J.K. Rowling, who is an executive producer on the show.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2025
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However, some of Poilievre's rhetoric has been viewed by Canadians as Trump-esque, such as his embrace of populist sentiments and calling opponents by nicknames, experts have said.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Public speaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public%20speaking. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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