maiden speech
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of maiden speech
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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Ms. Sherrill used her maiden speech to lay out her plans to ease electric rates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
In her maiden speech in the House of Commons in 2010, she vowed to fight for "jobs, growth and prosperity" - likely centrepieces of Labour's first Budget in nearly 15 years, on 30 October.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024
His maiden speech was an attack on Winston Churchill, who he saw as the main enemy of the miners.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2024
In his maiden speech as speaker, Johnson said the word God seven times.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2023
He had been chosen candidate, he had been elected member, he had made something of a small triumph out of his maiden speech.
From The Turnstile by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)
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