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Noun
The singer drops the mic to their chest mid-chorus and half the lyric disappears into the mix.—
Dave Brooks,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026 Nicks was also possibly joined at the mic by Swift, who, according to The New York Times, arrived at the venue early July 3 to soundcheck with the legendary singer.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 July 2026 Enter pitch-a-friend, a live event format where a friend takes the mic with a PowerPoint deck and pitches you to a room of strangers looking for love, friendship or just a night out that does not involve their phone.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026 Organic Chardonnay and a luscious Sangiovese-Cabernet blend are always stars of the show, regardless of who is holding the mic.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mic