Sentence examples for the speeches were from inspiring English sources

The speeches were passionate.

The speeches were short.

The speeches were just as politically correct.

The speeches were universally graceful and heartfelt.

In other cases, the speeches were just long-winded.

The speeches were mostly brief, generally funny, and plainly heartfelt.

Some of the speeches were fiery, most were quieter.

The speeches were congratulatory, the farewells appropriately bittersweet.

The speeches were a succession of "iwannafankus" and "big-ups".

The rally was peaceful, but the speeches were not.

Once the speeches were over, drinks were served.