talk of
phrasal verb
talked of; talking of; talks of
: to speak or write about (someone or something) : to mention (a subject) in speech or writing
It was the first time she talked of going to law school.
She never talks of her suffering during the war.
In the letter, he talked of feeling ill.
(British) Talking of Jill, where is she?
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The newspaper clippings shared by deputies talk of two young girls, nicknamed Susie and Connie, found alone in the bathroom and how Ventura County officials were searching for their parents.
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Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The Pimkie-Shein deal was the talk of PV when 22 textile and fashion organizations gathered to sign a declaration urging the European Union to curb Shein’s growth in the bloc.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
The offensive line paves the way There would be no talk of Miami’s success on offense if not for the overall play of the offensive line.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Matthew Boedy, an English professor at the University of North Georgia who studies Christian nationalism, warns that talk of martyrdom can lead to dangerous and sometimes violent escalation.
—Sarah McCammon, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
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Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The Pimkie-Shein deal was the talk of PV when 22 textile and fashion organizations gathered to sign a declaration urging the European Union to curb Shein’s growth in the bloc.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
The offensive line paves the way There would be no talk of Miami’s success on offense if not for the overall play of the offensive line.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Matthew Boedy, an English professor at the University of North Georgia who studies Christian nationalism, warns that talk of martyrdom can lead to dangerous and sometimes violent escalation.
—Sarah McCammon, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Talk of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20of. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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