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The phrase "acted as speakers" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing individuals or entities that performed the role of speakers in a particular context, such as a conference or presentation.
Example: "During the seminar, several experts acted as speakers, sharing their insights on the latest research findings."
Alternatives: "served as speakers" or "functioned as speakers".
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During the 1990s cardiologists typically acted as speakers at events hosted by industry where they would preach the superiority of calcium channel blockers, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors or α blockers over thiazides and β blockers (author's personal experience).
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The 1799 constitution created the office of lieutenant governor, who acted as Speaker of the Senate, but was not otherwise considered a member of that body.
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In all communities, speaking (or signing) is learned by children before writing, and, typically, people act as speakers and hearers much more than as writers and readers.
The rain hits the lids while the upturned pans are wired to act as speakers.
These restructured papyrus drapes will act as speakers for the music that will ooze from its pores, a layering of metaphors and creative dimensions that aim to both titillate and lead the audience.
Whenever the lieutenant governor became acting governor, the Senate was to elect one of its members to act as Speaker; that individual then became next in the line of gubernatorial succession.
After the formation of the Fox-North Coalition, Mansfield agreed to act as Speaker of the House of Lords, taking up his post in February 1783.
Giuseppe Rossi and Sonia Frediani have acted as invited speakers for Eli Lilly.
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