The son did not even get chance to finish his prepared speech.
When he later returned to finish his speech, four thousand people stood and turned their backs on him.
"I have not the pleasure of understanding you," said he, when she had finished her speech.
He finished his speech and skipped down from the stage to begin shaking hands.
Having finished his speech, he sat down in a humble place behind us.
She finished her speech and threw herself into his arms.
That is why they all sat there looking as if their dog had died when Osborne finished his speech.
He then finished his speech with the comment "how do you like that answer?"
I am going to finish my speech if that is OK with you.
I waited for him to finish his little speech, and also to process my offer.