public speaking
noun
1
: the act or process of making speeches in public
2
: the art of effective oral communication with an audience
Examples of public speaking in a Sentence
He has a fear of public speaking.
She has a gift for public speaking.
a book on public speaking
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Joe Novak La Crescenta Advertisement :: Apparently DeShaun Foster is worse at coaching football than at public speaking.
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Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2024
As a result, scientists have withdrawn from social media platforms, rejected public speaking opportunities, and taken steps to protect themselves and their families.
—John P. Moore, STAT, 2 Aug. 2024
According to disclosures from 2020 to 2022, Kelly stepped away from most of his board member positions and stopped doing paid public speaking engagements.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 26 July 2024
Biden has had a stutter his entire life, which impacts his public speaking, but not his cognitive ability.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 6 July 2024
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Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2024
As a result, scientists have withdrawn from social media platforms, rejected public speaking opportunities, and taken steps to protect themselves and their families.
—John P. Moore, STAT, 2 Aug. 2024
According to disclosures from 2020 to 2022, Kelly stepped away from most of his board member positions and stopped doing paid public speaking engagements.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 26 July 2024
Biden has had a stutter his entire life, which impacts his public speaking, but not his cognitive ability.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 6 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for public speaking
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“Public speaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20speaking. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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