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orated

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past tense of orate

as in discoursed

to talk as if giving an important and formal speech given the opportunity, many politicians will orate at considerable length on just about any subject

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as in spoke

to give a formal often extended talk on a subject the respected anthropologist is expected to orate about her latest research findings before a packed auditorium

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There are, unfortunately, far too many examples of women who marry high-profile figures only to be harangued for expressing anything other than gratitude and graciousness.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Philadelphia Phillies fan Drew Feltwell wants people to lay off the woman who harangued him and his son over a home run ball at a game last week.

— George Ramsay, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025

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During our conversation immediately after the hearing, Bartos talked far less about geopolitics than about organizational behavior.

— Bethany Mandel, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026
Payton has talked routinely in camp about Coleman being further along than other first-year backs in his ability to grasp pass-protection responsibilities.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

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