say a few words

idiom

: to make a short speech or statement

asked him to say a few words at the dedication ceremony.

I've been asked to say a few words about the new play.

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Trump then brought out his running mate, Bowen Yang’s J.D. Vance to say a few words. —

Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024 Adams stood flanked by Black clergy, and invited Hazel Dukes, the ninety-two-year-old president of the N.A.A.C.P. New York State Conference, to say a few words in his defense. —

Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2024 As everyone settled into their seats for the main event, Campbell rose to say a few words about her namesake exhibition. —

Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024 When Meghan and Harry were invited onstage as special guests, Meghan approached the woman emceeing the event and reached out to take the microphone, apparently assuming that she was expected to say a few words, The Sun reported. —

Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for say a few words

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