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Impromptu Speech Topics

An impromptu speech is a short talk you give on the spot, with little or no prep. Below are 340 impromptu speech topics grouped from beginner to advanced, plus 762 one-minute word prompts for fast-fire practice. Pick one, take a few seconds to plan, and speak for about a minute.

How to give an impromptu speech

  1. Take 10–30 seconds to pick one clear angle on the topic.
  2. Use the PREP shape: Point, Reason, Example, Point.
  3. Open with one sentence that states your main idea.
  4. Support it with a single story or example, then circle back to your point.
  5. Speak for about a minute. Record yourself and listen back for pace and filler words.

Beginner impromptu topics 223

Friendly, concrete prompts — great for younger speakers, classrooms, and warming up.

  1. Tell us about what you did today.
  2. Describe your morning routine.
  3. What is your favorite time of day and why?
  4. Tell us about something funny that happened to you.
  5. What do you like to do after school?
  6. Tell us about your bedtime routine.
  7. What do you do on a rainy day?
  8. Describe your favorite weekend activity.
  9. Tell us about something you learned recently.
  10. What is your favorite food and why?
  11. Tell us about your favorite movie or show.
  12. What is your favorite book and what is it about?
  13. Describe your favorite game to play.
  14. What is your favorite season and why?
  15. Tell us about your favorite song.
  16. What is your favorite holiday and why?
  17. Describe your favorite outfit.
  18. What is your favorite sport or activity?
  19. Tell us about your favorite toy or possession.
  20. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
  21. If you could be any animal for a day, what would you pick?
  22. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
  23. If you could invent something new, what would it be?
  24. If you had a magic wand, what would you do with it?
  25. If you could meet any fictional character, who would it be?
  26. If you could live in any time period, when would you choose?
  27. If you could fly, where would you go first?
  28. If you had a time machine, where would you travel?
  29. If you could be invisible for a day, what would you do?
  30. Tell us about your best friend.
  31. Describe something fun you have done with your family.
  32. Tell us about a person you look up to.
  33. What do you love most about your family?
  34. Describe a funny memory with a sibling or cousin.
  35. Tell us about a time a friend made you feel better.
  36. What makes someone a good friend?
  37. Tell us about a family tradition you enjoy.
  38. Describe your favorite thing to do with your friends.
  39. Tell us about someone who has taught you something important.
  40. What is your favorite subject at school and why?
  41. Describe your favorite school memory.
  42. Tell us about your favorite teacher and what makes them special.
  43. What is the hardest thing about school?
  44. Tell us about a project at school you are proud of.
  45. Describe your favorite part of the school day.
  46. What do you wish you could learn more about at school?
  47. Tell us about a time you helped a classmate.
  48. What is your favorite school lunch?
  49. Describe what your dream classroom would look like.
  50. Describe your favorite animal.
  51. What is the most interesting bug or insect you have seen?
  52. Tell us about your favorite outdoor place.
  53. Describe a time you saw something amazing in nature.
  54. If you could have any pet, what would you choose and why?
  55. Tell us about your favorite plant or flower.
  56. Describe what you see outside your window.
  57. What is your favorite thing about the ocean?
  58. Tell us about an animal you would like to learn more about.
  59. Describe your perfect outdoor adventure.
  60. What do you want to be when you grow up?
  61. Tell us about a goal you have for this year.
  62. Describe something you really want to learn how to do.
  63. What would you do if you were in charge for a day?
  64. Tell us about a dream you had while sleeping.
  65. Describe what your life might look like in ten years.
  66. What is one thing you want to accomplish before your next birthday?
  67. Tell us about something you used to want that changed.
  68. What job would you never want to do and why?
  69. Describe your perfect future home.
  70. Describe your best birthday party.
  71. Tell us about your favorite holiday celebration.
  72. Describe the best gift you have ever received.
  73. Tell us about the best gift you have ever given someone.
  74. Tell us about a holiday tradition you love.
  75. Describe the most fun party you have ever been to.
  76. Tell us about your favorite thing to do during summer break.
  77. Describe a special trip you have taken with your family.
  78. Tell us about the best day of this past year.
  79. If you could eat anything for dinner, what would it be?
  80. Tell us how to make your favorite snack.
  81. Describe the best meal you have ever eaten.
  82. If you could add a new flavor of ice cream, what would it be?
  83. Tell us about a food you did not like but now enjoy.
  84. Describe your perfect pizza.
  85. If you ran a restaurant, what would you serve?
  86. Tell us about a food that reminds you of a happy memory.
  87. Describe the weirdest food combination you have tried.
  88. If you could only eat one food for a week, what would you choose?
  89. Describe your favorite place to visit.
  90. Tell us about your bedroom and why it is special to you.
  91. Describe the best playground you have ever been to.
  92. If you could build your dream treehouse, what would it look like?
  93. Tell us about a place you have always wanted to visit.
  94. Describe your neighborhood.
  95. Tell us about your favorite room in your house.
  96. Describe the coolest building or place you have ever seen.
  97. If you could design a theme park, what would be in it?
  98. Tell us about a place that makes you feel happy and calm.
  99. Is it better to be very tall or very fast?
  100. Which is better: Breakfast for dinner or dinner for breakfast?
  101. Is it better to be an expert at one thing or okay at many things?
  102. Should there be no school on your birthday?
  103. What is the best season of the year?
  104. Is it better to live in the city or the country?
  105. Should kids get paid for doing chores?
  106. Which is better: Summer camp or a family road trip?
  107. Is it better to be able to speak every language or talk to animals?
  108. What is the best superpower to have in a fight?
  109. Should recess be longer than lunchtime?
  110. Is it better to be the smartest person or the funniest person?
  111. Is it better to play a team sport or an individual sport?
  112. Should there be a 'Kids' Day' once a month?
  113. Which is better: Reading a book or listening to an audiobook?
  114. Should libraries be silent or social places?
  115. Is the beach better than the mountains?
  116. Should every home have a robot helper?
  117. What is the best dessert of all time?
  118. Should schools have pets in the classroom?
  119. How do you play your favorite video game or board game?
  120. What are the rules of your favorite sport?
  121. How do you make the perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich?
  122. Why is it important to be kind to others?
  123. Explain why your favorite animal is the most interesting one.
  124. How do you take care of a pet?
  125. Explain how to draw something you're good at drawing.
  126. Why do we need to protect the environment?
  127. How do you make a new friend?
  128. Explain the steps of your morning routine.
  129. Why is it important to exercise?
  130. How do you stay safe when you're online?
  131. Explain what makes a 'good' leader.
  132. Why do we celebrate the 4th of July (or another holiday)?
  133. How do you show someone you are listening to them?
  134. Explain how to play 'Tag' to someone who has never heard of it.
  135. Why do humans need sleep?
  136. How do you save money?
  137. Explain what you want to be when you grow up and why.
  138. Why is it important to tell the truth?
  139. How do you make someone feel better when they are sad?
  140. Explain your favorite science experiment.
  141. Why should people learn how to swim?
  142. How do you organize your school bag or desk?
  143. Explain the best way to spend a rainy day.
  144. Describe the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you.
  145. Tell the story of your favorite birthday party.
  146. Describe a time you felt really brave.
  147. What was the best vacation or trip you ever took?
  148. Tell us about a time you worked hard to learn something new.
  149. Describe your favorite 'hideout' or quiet spot.
  150. What is the funniest dream you've ever had?
  151. Tell me about a time you helped someone else.
  152. Describe your favorite family tradition.
  153. What is the most interesting thing you learned in school this week?
  154. Tell me about your favorite teacher and why they are special.
  155. Describe a time you were surprised by something.
  156. Tell a story about a time you got lost (or thought you were lost).
  157. Describe your favorite meal from start to finish.
  158. Tell me about a hobby you have and how you got started.
  159. Describe the best gift you ever gave to someone.
  160. Tell me about a 'lucky' moment you had.
  161. Describe what your bedroom looks like to someone who has never seen it.
  162. Tell me about a time you had to solve a problem.
  163. Describe your favorite book character as if they were real.
  164. Tell me about a time you were very proud of yourself.
  165. Describe the most beautiful place you have ever been.
  166. Tell me about a time you were nervous, but everything turned out okay.
  167. Describe your typical Saturday morning.
  168. Tell the story of how you met your best friend.
  169. If you could live in a house made of candy, what would it look like?
  170. Imagine you woke up with the ability to talk to insects. What would you ask them?
  171. If you were the principal of your school for one day, what is the first rule you would change?
  172. You just discovered a new planet. What is it called and who lives there?
  173. If you could invent a new holiday, what would we celebrate and how?
  174. Imagine you are a professional chef. Describe your 'signature dish.'
  175. If you could shrink down to the size of an ant, where is the first place you'd go?
  176. If your toys came to life when you left the room, what would they do?
  177. Imagine you are an astronaut. Describe the view of Earth from your window.
  178. If you could have any animal (real or mythical) as a pet, which would it be?
  179. If you found a magic lamp, what would your three wishes be?
  180. Imagine you are a famous YouTuber. What is your channel about?
  181. If you could travel back in time to meet your great-grandparents, what would you ask?
  182. If you could create a new color, what would you name it and what would it look like?
  183. Imagine you are a superhero. What is your name, your power, and your weakness?
  184. If you could build a secret base anywhere, where would it be?
  185. If you could change the ending of your favorite movie, how would it end?
  186. Imagine you are a tree in a park. What do you see throughout the day?
  187. If you could be any age for a week, what age would you pick and why?
  188. If you could make one vegetable taste like chocolate, which would it be?
  189. Imagine you are a world-class explorer. What 'lost city' are you looking for?
  190. If you could talk to your future self, what would you want to know?
  191. If you were a wizard, what would your first magic spell be?
  192. Imagine you have a robot that does all your chores. What does it look like?
  193. If you could stay up all night, what would you do?
  194. If you could visit any planet in the solar system, which one would it be?
  195. Describe a time you had to share something when you didn't want to.
  196. What is the best advice anyone has ever given you?
  197. If you could spend a day with any historical figure, who would it be?
  198. Describe the perfect treehouse.
  199. What is the coolest thing you've ever built with blocks or Lego?
  200. If you could talk to any ocean animal, which one would you choose?
  201. What is your favorite way to help out at home?
  202. Describe a time you felt very excited about a surprise.
  203. If you could be the main character in any book, which book would it be?
  204. What is the most interesting thing you've ever seen at a museum?
  205. If you could have any job in the world for just one day, what would it be?
  206. Describe your favorite type of weather and why you like it.
  207. What is the bravest thing you've ever seen someone else do?
  208. If you could make a rule that everyone in the world had to follow, what would it be?
  209. Describe your favorite piece of art you have ever created.
  210. What is the best part about growing up?
  211. If you could learn any dance, which one would you choose?
  212. What is the funniest joke you know?
  213. Describe a time you were very tired but had to stay awake.
  214. If you could invent a new flavor of chips, what would it be?
  215. What is the most beautiful sound in the world to you?
  216. If you could be any character from a video game, who would you be?
  217. Describe a time you felt really proud of a friend.
  218. If you could have dinner with three people from history, who would they be?
  219. What is your favorite thing about yourself?
  220. If you could live under the ocean, what would your house look like?
  221. Describe a time you tried a new food and were surprised you liked it.
  222. If you could create a new school subject, what would it be?
  223. What is the most useful thing you own.

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Intermediate impromptu topics 66

A step up: prompts that invite an opinion, a story, or a quick argument.

  1. Should students have to wear uniforms to school?
  2. Should kids be allowed to have social media?
  3. Should junk food be sold in schools?
  4. Should zoos exist?
  5. Should students be able to grade their teachers?
  6. Should students be allowed to use their phones during class? Explain your reasoning.
  7. Is it better to be a fast runner or a fast thinker? Why?
  8. Should kids be allowed to have their own social media accounts before age 13?
  9. Is it more important to be talented or to work hard?
  10. Should schools teach more about financial literacy and money management?
  11. Are video games a waste of time or can they be educational?
  12. Should students be required to learn a second language?
  13. Is it better to be an only child or to have siblings?
  14. Should school start later in the morning for teenagers?
  15. Are professional athletes paid too much money?
  16. Should zoos be banned because they keep animals in captivity?
  17. Is it okay to keep secrets from your parents?
  18. Should kids be allowed to watch R-rated movies?
  19. Is homework helpful or harmful to learning?
  20. Should students be able to choose what they learn about?
  21. Should letter grades be replaced with progress reports?
  22. Should schools ban soda and candy entirely?
  23. Should the minimum age for social media be raised to 16?
  24. Should parents have the right to track their children's phones?
  25. Is AI like ChatGPT a helpful tool or a threat to learning?
  26. Should smartphones be banned from classrooms entirely?
  27. Should professional athletes be paid more than doctors?
  28. Is it ever okay to tell a white lie?
  29. Should people be required by law to recycle?
  30. Is a hotdog a sandwich?
  31. Is cereal a soup?
  32. Should dessert be served before dinner?
  33. Which is better: movie hero or movie villain?
  34. Talk about a hobby you had, one you have now, and one you want to try.
  35. Explain three creative ways you can help the planet.
  36. Discuss three ways to stay healthy: studying, sports, and kindness.
  37. Describe three things that would happen on your perfect day.
  38. If you could have three superpowers, which ones would you choose?
  39. Describe three wishes a genie might give you.
  40. Describe your favorite book, movie, and toy.
  41. How can kids help protect the environment?
  42. Why is it important to include people who are different from you?
  43. What does it mean to be a good citizen in your community?
  44. How can you tell if something you read online is true or false?
  45. What are the benefits of reading books compared to watching videos?
  46. Why do some people bully others and how can we stop it?
  47. What makes someone a leader versus a follower?
  48. How has technology changed the way we communicate?
  49. Describe a time when you failed at something. What did you learn from it?
  50. What is one goal you want to achieve by the time you finish middle school?
  51. Who is someone you admire and what do you admire about them?
  52. What is something you are passionate about and why?
  53. Describe a time you had to make a difficult decision.
  54. What is the most important lesson a parent or teacher has taught you?
  55. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be and why?
  56. What does success mean to you?
  57. Describe a book or movie that changed the way you think about something.
  58. What is something you believe in strongly even if others disagree?
  59. What is the difference between being smart and being wise?
  60. Can money buy happiness? Why or why not?
  61. Is it better to be liked or to be respected?
  62. What makes someone a true friend?
  63. How would you describe the concept of 'freedom' to a younger child?
  64. What is more important: freedom or security?
  65. Can a person change who they are, or are we always the same?
  66. What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom?

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Advanced impromptu topics 51

Abstract and reflective prompts for experienced speakers and competition practice.

  1. Should the voting age be lowered to 16? Why or why not?
  2. Is cancel culture good or bad for society?
  3. Should the government regulate social media to protect privacy?
  4. Is AI (artificial intelligence) a threat or opportunity for future careers?
  5. Should college education be free for everyone?
  6. Should there be borders between countries?
  7. Is it the government's responsibility to ensure everyone has healthcare?
  8. Is it ever okay to lie? What about to protect someone?
  9. Is it ethical to test products on animals?
  10. Is it wrong to pirated movies or music? Why or why not?
  11. Should people be allowed to clone themselves?
  12. Is it ethical to edit genes to 'design' your children?
  13. When, if ever, is civil disobedience justified?
  14. Should the rich have a moral obligation to help the poor?
  15. Does free will exist, or is everything predetermined?
  16. What is the meaning of life?
  17. Is happiness a state of mind or does it depend on external circumstances?
  18. Can we ever truly know if something is right or wrong?
  19. What makes something 'art'? Is graffiti art or vandalism?
  20. Is it possible to be completely honest without hurting someone's feelings?
  21. Do we have a responsibility to future generations?
  22. Is technology making us more isolated despite connecting us more?
  23. What is the relationship between identity and culture?
  24. Can happiness be measured, or is it too subjective?
  25. Describe a time when your beliefs or values were challenged.
  26. What is the most difficult decision you've ever had to make?
  27. How has your definition of success changed over time?
  28. What do you think happens after we die?
  29. Describe a moment that fundamentally changed your perspective on life.
  30. What is something you used to believe but no longer believe?
  31. How do you define integrity? Do you think you have it?
  32. What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?
  33. Describe a time when you had to stand up for what you believed in.
  34. What is your biggest fear and how has it shaped your choices?
  35. How do you handle disagreements with people you care about?
  36. What role does luck play in success versus hard work?
  37. Should news outlets be required to be neutral, or is bias inevitable?
  38. Is the news primarily informative or entertainment?
  39. How has social media changed the nature of friendships?
  40. Should influencers be considered 'real' jobs?
  41. Is it possible to have a truly private life in the digital age?
  42. How do you verify information in an age of misinformation?
  43. What responsibility do we have for content we share online?
  44. Is celebrity culture harmful or beneficial to society?
  45. What career do you think will exist in 20 years that doesn't exist today?
  46. If you could live in any country for a year, where would you go and why?
  47. What is the biggest challenge your generation will face?
  48. If you could start a movement, what would it be about?
  49. How will artificial intelligence change daily life in the next decade?
  50. What is one global problem you would like to solve?
  51. If you could have dinner with any three people (alive or dead), who would they be?

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One-minute word prompts 762

A different drill: get three random words and weave them into a one-minute speech. Great for warm-ups and quick thinking.

Easy 261

beach · sunscreen · waves coffee · morning · routine dogs · loyalty · play pizza · friends · Friday rain · umbrella · puddles music · headphones · mood bicycle · wind · freedom library · books · silence cooking · family · dinner garden · soil · patience shoes · walking · comfort maps · travel · adventure laughter · jokes · relief stars · night · wonder movies · popcorn · escape cats · independence · curiosity sunrise · coffee · hope phone · notifications · distraction birthday · cake · celebration market · fresh · community sports · teamwork · victory sleep · dreams · rest school · pencils · learning forest · hiking · discovery art · color · expression water · thirst · life clouds · shapes · imagination chair · comfort · rest bread · butter · simple keys · locks · home mirror · reflection · truth window · light · view clock · time · ticking tea · kettle · calm hat · sun · style bus · commute · strangers park · benches · pigeons ice cream · summer · melting laundry · folding · chores grocery · list · planning traffic · patience · horns camera · memories · snapshots candle · flame · ambiance blanket · winter · cozy sandwich · lunch · quick river · flow · journey homework · deadline · focus garden · weeds · effort playground · swings · nostalgia alarm · morning · grogginess socks · mismatched · laundry wallet · cards · cache newspaper · coffee · morning desk · clutter · productivity handshake · greeting · first impressions map · directions · lost kite · string · breeze puzzle · pieces · patience backpack · school · weight pencil · eraser · mistakes balloon · birthday · floating ladder · roof · height hammer · nail · building recipe · ingredients · cooking ticket · train · journey passport · stamp · borders dentist · chair · anxiety haircut · mirror · change grocery bag · weight · checkout mailbox · letters · waiting sunset · horizon · endings thunder · lightning · shelter river · bridge · crossing bird · feeder · morning notebook · pen · ideas radio · static · nostalgia fence · neighbor · boundary stairs · steps · climbing vending machine · coins · choices airport · delay · waiting hotel · pillow · sleep campfire · marshmallows · stories fishing · patience · water skateboard · pavement · practice bookshelf · dust · memories washing machine · spin · cycle remote control · batteries · searching plant · sunlight · growth cereal · milk · morning shoelaces · knots · hurry doorbell · visitors · surprise refrigerator · leftovers · midnight traffic light · red · waiting swimming pool · splash · summer roller coaster · fear · thrill sunglasses · style · sun birthday candles · wishes · breath shopping cart · wheels · aisle library card · checkout · reading flashlight · darkness · batteries jump rope · rhythm · childhood swing set · momentum · sky lunchbox · school · anticipation sidewalk · cracks · superstition sprinkler · lawn · summer waiting room · magazines · boredom ice cube · melting · drinks parking lot · spaces · searching escalator · stairs · choice vending machine · snack · hunger bulletin board · pins · announcements rubber band · moment · tension paper clip · organization · desk sticky note · reminder · color tape measure · length · building zipper · stuck · frustration button · shirt · sewing shoebox · storage · memories drawer · junk · searching cabinet · dishes · stacking doormat · welcome · mud clothespin · wind · laundry thermometer · fever · rest bandage · cut · healing sunburn · aloe · regret mosquito · itch · summer ant · picnic · colony butterfly · garden · transformation spider web · morning · dew squirrel · acorn · winter seashell · ear · ocean pebble · pond · ripple pinecone · forest · autumn dandelion · wish · breath raindrop · window · watching snowflake · unique · melting leaf · autumn · falling puddle · boots · jumping fog · morning · mystery rainbow · storm · hope moon · shadow · night tide · shore · rhythm cliff · edge · view cave · echo · dark waterfall · mist · power volcano · lava · pressure desert · sand · heat glacier · slow · cold canyon · depth · silence meadow · flowers · peace orchard · fruit · harvest vineyard · grapes · patience barn · hay · animals well · bucket · depth windmill · turn · wind harbor · boats · return dock · ropes · tides anchor · weight · stability compass · north · direction binoculars · distance · seeing telescope · stars · distance microscope · tiny · detail magnifying glass · heat · focus hourglass · sand · passing metronome · beat · tempo paintbrush · canvas · stroke chisel · stone · shaping needle · thread · mending loom · thread · pattern kiln · clay · fire easel · canvas · standing sketchbook · pencil · ideas palette · colors · mixing frame · picture · display ribbon · cutting · ceremony confetti · celebration · mess fireworks · sky · boom parade · crowd · floats carnival · rides · cotton candy circus · tent · performance puppet · strings · control kite · tail · wind frisbee · catch · park yo-yo · string · tricks marble · roll · aim dominoes · chain · fall cards · shuffle · deal dice · roll · chance spinner · board · game hourglass · turns · time checkers · jump · king chess · strategy · patience crossword · clue · thinking sudoku · numbers · logic jigsaw · edge · border treasure · map · adventure compass · bearing · lost lantern · glow · dark hammock · breeze · napping tent · zipper · camping sleeping bag · stars · night campsite · fire · bugs trail · blaze · walking summit · view · effort stream · stepping stones · balance log · bridge · crossing rope swing · creek · summer zip line · harness · height canoe · paddle · lake kayak · current · steering surfboard · wave · balance skis · slope · speed ice skates · rink · gliding rollerblades · pavement · falling trampoline · bounce · gravity skateboard · ramp · trick scooter · kick · sidewalk unicycle · balance · circus bicycle pump · flat · fixing helmet · safety · freedom knee pads · scrape · protection whistle · signal · attention stopwatch · seconds · racing scoreboard · points · competition bleachers · crowd · cheering dugout · bench · waiting pitcher's mound · strike · pressure end zone · touchdown · celebration free throw · line · silence goal post · kick · angle net · swoosh · perfect puck · ice · speed birdie · shuttlecock · badminton serve · court · return lane · swim · laps balance beam · focus · arms marshmallow · campfire · sticky robot · metal · future jungle · vines · monkeys ocean · treasure · shark winter · mittens · hot cocoa dragon · cave · gold space · rocket · stars farmer · tractor · corn clown · balloon · circus doctor · stethoscope · health chef · apron · tasty pilot · airplane · clouds ninja · shadow · silent wizard · wand · spell superhero · cape · save sun · sand · sea mountain · forest · river rain · mud · umbrella chocolate · ice cream · sprinkles apple · worm · picnic lion · jungle · roar puppy · park · ball shark · ocean · teeth dragon · knight · castle space · rocket · alien

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asking · assuming · difference money · savings · choices tuning fork · pitch · vibration trophy · shelf · pride medal · ribbon · effort resilience · failure · growth belonging · identity · community ambition · sacrifice · regret kindness · strength · vulnerability change · resistance · opportunity trust · betrayal · forgiveness curiosity · ignorance · discovery balance · extremes · harmony memory · nostalgia · present fear · courage · growth success · luck · effort connection · technology · loneliness purpose · routine · meaning empathy · boundaries · compassion competition · collaboration · progress honesty · tact · truth simplicity · complexity · clarity patience · urgency · timing influence · responsibility · power authenticity · expectation · pressure learning · unlearning · growth gratitude · entitlement · perspective time · priorities · regret imagination · reality · limits leadership · humility · vision habit · discipline · freedom passion · skill · purpose perception · bias · 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