as in articulate
able to express oneself clearly and well
famed as a silver-tongued orator, Daniel Webster used his oratorical gifts in vigorous support of the Union
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Yet Birch, a philosopher at heart, ignores human history and maintains a tone of articulate, patient optimism.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Nov. 2024 -
Those thoughts ended up being key to the final shape of the film, as Mann found the teenagers to be incredibly articulate about their responses.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Parthenon Marbles: The Case for Reunification By Christopher Hitchens Christopher Hitchens, among the most eloquent and forceful advocates of rejoining the Parthenon marbles, helped tilt me toward the cause of repatriation.—
Ralph Leonard,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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They’re aided throughout by Bryce Dessner’s string score and eloquent, salt-of-the-earth narration from Will Patton (who also recorded the audiobook, repeating choice lines of Johnson’s at key moments here).—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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If confirmed, Kennedy will likely oppose GLP-1 coverage expansion, given his vocal criticism of the pricey weight loss drugs.—
Bertha Coombs,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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Besides Cohen, Mel Brooks and Ron Howard pop in for seemingly unnecessary vocal cameos.—
Marshall Heyman,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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Todd was outspoken about the corrosive impacts of Trump-era lies and indecency — and was ridiculed by Trump and others for it.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Buttigieg, an outspoken Democratic surrogate during the 2024 campaign, is widely considered a 2028 presidential contender.—
Erin Doherty,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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