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Discover LudwigThe phrase "given a speech" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to the act of delivering a speech or presentation to an audience.
Example: "After being given a speech on climate change, the audience was inspired to take action."
Alternatives: "delivered a speech" or "made a speech."
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Mr. Clinton had given a speech.
I've never given a speech before this many people before.
In London, David Cameron had just given a speech.
Several people have asked me, "Why couldn't Obama have given a speech like Clinton's?" For one thing, Clinton had already given a speech like Clinton's.
Debs had given a speech praising the courage of draft resisters.
It was the first time that he had ever given a speech.
By all accounts, he has never attended a Yale reunion or given a speech on campus.
He had just given a speech on the Senate floor saying the same thing.
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"Giving a speech".
Padma Lakshmi gave a speech.
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