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spoke (about)

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Definition of spoke (about)

past tense of speak (about)

as in talked (about)

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Cohn wrote about music for only a handful of years, but he is considered one of the original rock critics, and he is discussed primarily in that context and, of course, as the man behind Saturday Night Fever.

— Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026
Everyone was in a good mood, if a little nervous about what was going to be discussed.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

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The council hasn’t yet reviewed the agreement in full and will receive copies on Tuesday.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026
In another email later Wednesday afternoon, Lee said ABC News’ editors had reviewed the language and were standing by the piece.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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Children interrupting, meals being made, the day being talked over.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Near the end of the debate, co-moderator and San Francisco Examiner editor-in-chief Schuyler Hudak Prionas groaned as candidates talked over each other while trying to answer a question that was supposed to elicit a yes or no response.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026

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