Sentence examples for against speaking from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "against speaking" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express opposition or disapproval of speaking or verbal communication in a specific context.
Example: "The committee was against speaking publicly about the sensitive issue until a resolution was reached."
Alternatives: "opposed to speaking" or "against verbal communication".

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"These women have been threatened by men in their communities against speaking out.

Last week, one employee said, supervisors warned the staff against speaking to reporters.

Dr. Casarett declined to be interviewed, citing the council's rule against speaking to the press.

They cut my hours and gave us unjust warnings" against speaking out.

She then says she was warned against speaking about the hearing.

The assembled executives were also warned against speaking to the news media about the coming embargo, this person said.

The employees spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the policy against speaking to the news media without permission.

"I guess it's official, by Goldman standards I'm poor," said one employee who asked not to be identified because of a firm policy against speaking to the media.

As I was leaving, Hinckley cautioned me against speaking with the Church's many critics, who, he said, are not a part of the "life of the religion".

"There will be a strong reaction," Abu Mohamed said, as he ate his breakfast and his friends warned against speaking too frankly.

Yamauchi insisted "on at least two occasions, I have been warned against speaking out on doping by people who are heavily involved  in athletics".

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