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
Not quite metropolitan or rural, is how the former police officer described it in his maiden speech as MP.
From BBC ● May 7, 2025
In his maiden speech as finance minister he famously quoted Victor Hugo, saying that "no power on Earth can stop an idea whose time has come".
From BBC ● Dec. 26, 2024
On May 24 he delivered his maiden speech, and was instantly recognized as one of the best debaters in the House.
From Tales From J?kai by J?kai, M?r
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