11.   Cards can be programmed to respond to a secure biometric identification system, like a fingerprint, a unique speech pattern or even the retinas of your eyes.

12.   Dialogue is crisp, keenly attuned to ethnic and regional speech patterns, but actions and motives are often ambiguous.

13.   Even his speech patterns appear at this point to be computer-enhanced.

14.   Hanging out with established Republicans is probably the best way for a neophyte to pick up the proper speech patterns and mannerisms.

15.   Gorton said the hole in his palate, which causes a noticeable interruption of his speech pattern, is congenital.

16.   Hayes designed the product to recognize many speech patterns and accents, eliminating most of the tedious human training required with most voice-recognition systems.

17.   Gradually, though, he conquered his stage fright and perfected his technique, learning to slow his speech patterns, to refine the rhythm of his act.

18.   He did extensive experimentation with speech patterns.

19.   Her formidable presence is accentuated by her distinctive speech pattern, a slight slur that leaves her pausing dramatically between syllables.

20.   Her speech patterns are slow, often redundant.