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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Recent uptick in talks of a possible strike against Iran may test their training.
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Reg Chapman, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
There is much talk of rent and the lengths people are willing to go in order to pay it.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
In fact, many say the raid, and talks of taking control of Fulton County elections, specifically targets Black voters.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Feb. 2026
One day after the mass shooting, a press conference inside the Missouri Capitol illustrated Republicans’ resistance to any talk of gun reform.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
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Reg Chapman, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
There is much talk of rent and the lengths people are willing to go in order to pay it.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
In fact, many say the raid, and talks of taking control of Fulton County elections, specifically targets Black voters.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Feb. 2026
One day after the mass shooting, a press conference inside the Missouri Capitol illustrated Republicans’ resistance to any talk of gun reform.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Talk of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20of. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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