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Rev Melanie Prince, from the diocese of St Davids, said she had been speaking recently to members of the Anglican Church in Nigeria, about how they could help Christians in that part of the world.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

For months, friends had noted how enthusiastically he had been speaking about coaching, but no longer training with the intensity of somebody who thought they still had a playing future.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Tidmarsh later took down the post and said he had been speaking in a personal capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

Europe's captain Luke Donald recently said he had been speaking to Garcia about the Spanish star returning to the tour and becoming eligible to play on the team.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2024

Jonathan pushed himself to his feet, then took a tentative step toward the one who had been speaking to him.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi