acceptance speech

noun

: a speech given by someone receiving an award or prize

Examples of acceptance speech in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Viewers will be the true winner if Rudolph delivers an acceptance speech while doing her Kamala Harris impression. Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 13 Sep. 2024 From Taylor Swift and Post Malone sharing a cute acceptance speech to Chappell Roan's show-stopping performance, see the highlights of the 2024 VMAs Comments The 2024 MTV VMAs were the gift that kept on giving. Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024 But who will be honored with a trophy and make an acceptance speech, and who will just be happy to be nominated? Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024 Kacey Musgraves' acceptance speech after winning Album Of The Year at the 2019 GRAMMYs. Rachel Martin, NPR, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for acceptance speech 

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