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Meanings of spoken in English

Uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination.

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Usage of spoken in English
1
Bembo's work was used to shape the language spoken across Italy today.
BBC
2
Serious words indeed, not to be spoken publicly in a Christian language.
The fifth servant
3
He said he had spoken to Ms Banks, both today and yesterday.
Radio NZ
4
Yes, of course she could understand one hundred francs spoken in English.
The wrong venus
5
The result is perhaps best described as a kind of spoken-word waiata.
Radio NZ
6
However, he has since spoken to the farming sector on the matter.
Radio NZ
7
Said moon-let being, of course, that irrational moment when Pascow had spoken.
Pet Sematary
8
Quietly spoken but defiant, Kopenawa said the problem was greater than Bolsonaro.
The Guardian
9
Mr Chaffey said he had not spoken directly with the families involved.
News.com.au
10
UK prime minister Theresa May has spoken to Trump about the issue.
Reuters
11
However, she said she had spoken to Mrs King about the speculation.
Radio NZ
12
He hadn't spoken a word since they'd left Ireland two hours ago.
Shadow zone
13
Those words were spoken but in context their meaning was entirely different.
Radio NZ
14
Mr Key said he had spoken to Malcolm Turnbull earlier this morning.
Radio NZ
15
In fact, I don't think there was one serious competitive word spoken.
Climbing Magazine
16
Yes, there it was again, her name, spoken urgently, with great need.
The Mammoth Hunters
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