spake
Americanverb
verb
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To pair the thundering climax of “Thus Spake Zarathustra” with dancers spinning on their butts is Naharin’s kind of humor — like calling an hourlong work “Hora” and not including the Israeli folk dance by that name.
From New York Times
Amanda Spake, 74, a journalist who wrote and edited stories on the environment, health, medicine, social policy and consumer affairs, died Jan. 23 at her home in Shady Side, Md. The cause was a heart ailment, said a friend, Lea Terhune.
From Washington Post
Ms. Spake was born in Anaheim, Calif., and had lived in the Washington area since 1970.
From Washington Post
Thus spake one of the world’s most powerful men this week, after he gained more power still.
From Washington Post
Fox sideline reporter Shannon Spake said Young addressed his teammates at halftime, and he returned to Washington’s sideline in the second half on crutches.
From Washington Post
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