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speaks

  • present tense form of speak (3rd person singular).

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"The language we use matters," Autism Speaks said in a statement to the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

CoLene Vargas, the mother of JoAnna Speaks, described her past year as “hell.”

From Seattle Times • May 18, 2024

The body of Ms. Speaks, an Oregon resident, was found on April 8, 2023, at an abandoned property in Ridgefield, Wash., about 20 miles north of Portland.

From New York Times • May 17, 2024

But she feels lucky to work for a company, Autism Speaks, that is understanding of her needing time off to take care of her kids.

From Salon • May 12, 2024

Speaks English well with a penchant for slang.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple