Sentence examples for had finished speaking from inspiring English sources
By the time the last guest had finished speaking, it was dark.
By the time Mr Zuma had finished speaking, the stadium was nearly empty.
Mrs. Bachmann stayed on her campaign bus until Mr. Perry had finished speaking.
When she had finished speaking, the audience gave her an ovation.
As soon as she had finished speaking she plunged back under.
That day, however, after Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton had finished speaking her supporters walked out.
Every rider, weeks after the event had finished, spoke as if they had only just caught their breath.
Of course, it's common for reporters to shout questions to presidents — but only after they have finished speaking.
The waiters speak very quietly, ask for your order as though concerned that they're being a bit cheeky and forward, and hover nervously behind your chair until you've finished speaking.
At the Buddhist centre, he found a book listing all the things that a particular Zen master found annoying, such as people who interrupt you before you've finished speaking, and he said, "That's you!
