maiden speech
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of maiden speech
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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That she is remembered for wanting to "bring communities together" has its roots in her maiden speech in the House of Commons.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
Ms. Sherrill used her maiden speech to lay out her plans to ease electric rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026
Making her maiden speech in the House of Lords, Baroness Gray said that the UK needs "public servants to succeed".
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2025
The prime minister's former chief of staff, now Lady Gray of Tottenham, was forced out after a vicious briefing campaign against her by colleagues and gave her maiden speech in the House of Lords yesterday.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2025
No doubt he knew that Rames that day was going to make his maiden speech.
From The Turnstile by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)
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