spoken for
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"The truth and the facts have spoken for themselves and here we are," she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Launching a museum in 2026 is not easy: The world’s most interesting items are generally spoken for.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
With the ninth inning spoken for, Roberts believes this will allow for Scott to bounce back this season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2026
Anastasia McClain knew she was in financial trouble when her entire paycheck was spoken for before it even hit her bank account.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 12, 2026
“I think Mullah Giti here has a crush on Tariq. I knew it! Ha! But he’s already spoken for, don’t you know? Isn’t he, Laila?”
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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