Example Sentences

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But, to return to the intrinsic merits of the statement—yes, O'Connell and Father Burke were great orators in spite of, and not because of, the fact that they spoke extemporarily.

From The Young Priest's Keepsake by Phelan, Michael

In the afternoon, Mr. Brooks took Luther's "The just shall live by faith," and preached extemporarily.

From Brave Men and Women Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs by Fuller, O. E. (Osgood Eaton)

Since then I have always spoken extemporarily; this time, however, as it was my first appearance as an orator, I had written out my speech, and carefully learned it by heart.

From My Life — Volume 1 by Wagner, Richard

He preached extemporarily, with the aid of notes; and it cannot be said that his discourse was remarkable for interest, at any rate in its beginning.

From The Wizard by Haggard, Henry Rider

For example, I can always tell at a public meeting, or when listening to a preacher, whether he is speaking absolutely extemporarily or whether he has learned his speech by heart beforehand.

From The Lost Heir by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)