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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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.
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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
At the film’s Tokyo premiere on Monday night, Chalamet donned a purple Prada jumpsuit and joined co-star Hugh Grant — who plays an Oompa-Loompa named Lofty — on stage to say a few words about what the role means to him.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 Nov. 2023
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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
At the film’s Tokyo premiere on Monday night, Chalamet donned a purple Prada jumpsuit and joined co-star Hugh Grant — who plays an Oompa-Loompa named Lofty — on stage to say a few words about what the role means to him.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 Nov. 2023
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