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 other talk of the town apart from the aforementioned trailer?
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Freya Drohan, Vogue, 12 July 2024
Some donors are talking of a massive financial commitment to any non-Biden presidential ticket.
—Axios, 12 July 2024
There has been talk of Pelicans wing Brandon Ingram, as well.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024
Tuesday’s gathering — which will take place at the party’s campaign headquarters, to allow for talk of campaigns — will mark a key step in that process.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 9 July 2024
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Freya Drohan, Vogue, 12 July 2024
Some donors are talking of a massive financial commitment to any non-Biden presidential ticket.
—Axios, 12 July 2024
There has been talk of Pelicans wing Brandon Ingram, as well.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024
Tuesday’s gathering — which will take place at the party’s campaign headquarters, to allow for talk of campaigns — will mark a key step in that process.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 9 July 2024
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“Talk of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20of. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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