campaign speech

collocation in English

meaningsofcampaignandspeech

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campaign
noun[C]
uk
/kæmˈpeɪn/us
/kæmˈpeɪn/
a planned group of especially political, business, or military activities that are intended to achieve a ...
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speech
noun
uk
/spiːtʃ/us
/spiːtʃ/
the ability to talk, the activity of talking, or a piece of ...
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(Definition ofcampaignandspeechfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofcampaign speech

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He dropped out of the contest prior to the election, but not before delivering hiscampaignspeechto the convention.
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Nevertheless, thecampaignspeechwas broadranging in its scope.
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Although opposition parties may criticise the government's management of the economy or the implementation of structural adjustment programmes, party platforms diverge little and campaign speeches rarely discuss policy issues.
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During the election campaign speeches were made which seemed to suggest that only one side would have to agree.
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Why do we not dare to stand by what we keep announcing in our campaign speeches?
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I noted that in his general election campaign speeches he advanced much the same argument.
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Campaign speeches are an example of how rhetorical situations recur, producing sedimented genres.
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Campaign speeches have become a distinct genre because they respond to highly similar situations that recur because of a structural or institutional basis.
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He could remember everyone's name, and in turn they became emotionally involved in his campaign speeches.
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He was also known to distract audiences at his opponents' campaign speeches by playing a fiddle.
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Wise highlighted the economy, education, health care, and the energy industry in his campaign speeches.
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