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a speech from vs speeches from

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'A speech from' is used when referring to a single speech, while 'speeches from' is used when referring to multiple speeches.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 1536 views

a speech from

This phrase is correct when referring to a single speech.

Use 'a speech from' when you are talking about a specific single speech that someone has given.

Examples:

  • I listened to a speech from the president yesterday.
  • Yesterday in Parliament we heard a speech from President Sarkozy, who spoke of the need to defend Europe's identity.
  • Mr Earle's speech was interpreted as a coded attack on Michael Samuels, who is Minister for the Environment. Many observers are expecting a speech from Mr Samuels about the shortcomings of state schools under Mr Earle's ministry.
  • The House debated the future of Europe, with a speech from Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.
  • And what better way to get back on track than a speech from my Goose?
  • A speech from His Majesty.
  • That sounds like a speech from The Second Mrs Tanqueray.
  • And now we'll, hear a speech from our first candidate, Jessica Simons.
  • It's time for a speech from one of our wonderful hosts so let me hand you over to Anders.
  • No, you don't get a speech from me.
  • Though if I were you, a speech from the White House would seem to do the trick.
  • We will end the debate with a speech from Mr Garriga Polledo as rapporteur, whom I wholeheartedly congratulate on his excellent work on this subject.
  • That is the first time I have seen someone reading a speech from an iPad.
  • Mr President, you very cleverly observed today that we had a Member reading a speech from an iPad for the first time.
  • The Prime Minister will now make a speech from the Cabinet War Rooms in Downing Street.
  • Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, the speech we have just heard was not a speech from the European People's Party, but from the French Gaullists.
  • We have heard speeches from the Commission President-designate, Mr Prodi, and a speech from the President-in-Office of the Council of Ministers, the German Chancellor Mr Schroeder.
  • Before we move to the vote, I would ask you to take a minute to listen to a speech from Mrs Schierhuber, who has asked for the floor as rapporteur.
  • Do you really need a speech from me, At this point, after all this time?
  • The revision of Article 128 of the Treaty would be, to paraphrase a speech from history, a small step for modifications to texts, but a great step for the destiny of cultural creation.
  • Admittedly, the thought did occur to me that he had received the text of a speech from you which you had not given me.

Alternatives:

  • a speech by
  • a speech of

speeches from

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple speeches.

Use 'speeches from' when you are talking about multiple speeches given by different people or on different occasions.

Examples:

  • The book contains speeches from various world leaders.
  • And what I heard, typical of a country like Italy, are only speeches from the keyhole.
  • Honours were then bestowed on him by the Society of Merchant Venturers, and there were speeches from members of the Bristol clergy.
  • At the very least, it clearly explains the reasons for her vote in favour, because from the start, in the speeches from the two large groups, I have not heard anything but smokescreens.
  • Having heard the speeches from the Commissioner and the chairman of the Committee on Fisheries, I put the request for urgent procedure to the vote.
  • Mr President, following the speeches from the Vice-President of the Commission and my colleague Mrs Berès, my speech is almost superfluous.
  • Complaints about complaints that wreaks havoc on the poor woman who continues to bear it and speeches from neighborhood bully to exploit the former partner of Vinci.
  • I have all the speeches from the campaign.
  • There will be several speeches from admiring colleagues and a toast with sparkling cider.
  • This means intervention, cultural events, and also speeches from diplomats.
  • We are very grateful and we remember very well your speeches from those times.
  • Finally, Mr President, a comment on the issue often mentioned in many speeches from France and Germany.
  • Clearly, calling for more democracy through speeches from Brussels is not going to change anything.
  • The event was broadcast live on local television, and included speeches from John Madden, Eddie DeBartolo, Jr, and others.
  • After speeches from some officials there is a brief presentation of the films entered in the competition.
  • Repetitive speeches from the Commission about transparency and the desire for 'open cooperation' with Parliament disguise an ever present reality.
  • When listening to the speeches from some members, one realises that this information is more necessary than ever.
  • The election speeches from our fellow Members, László Tőkés, Csaba Sógor and Iulius Winkler, sometimes lose touch with reality.
  • During the speeches from Juan Carlos Torres, CEO commented Vacheron Constantin is proud to be opening its new boutique in London.
  • But I did download speeches from some of history's famous dictators.
  • A quorum call precludes any speeches from the floor until the call is finished.

Alternatives:

  • speeches by
  • speeches of

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