spoken for
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“And the truth and the facts have spoken for themselves,” Emily said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Launching a museum in 2026 is not easy: The world’s most interesting items are generally spoken for.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
All of this year’s supply is spoken for, and 2027 order books are getting close to full.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
Anastasia McClain knew she was in financial trouble when her entire paycheck was spoken for before it even hit her bank account.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 12, 2026
After Palestine, when the cotton was in, baled and spoken for, Joe got married and worked even harder.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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