Examples of talk back in a Sentence
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The two were observed talking back-and-forth towards each other when Doncic was at the free throw line late in the third quarter.
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
But when the goal of the endeavor shifts from listening to talking back, the project rapidly devolves into chaos.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
This parenting tip involves spanking a child or using another form of corporal punishment to discipline them for misbehaving, talking back, or being uncooperative.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
On the first day of school, Cruz was two hours late and talked back to the chef.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Getting those talks back started shouldn’t be difficult, especially given that the dream remains to stay in Dallas.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Steer those talks back toward craft and practice.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
But when the goal of the endeavor shifts from listening to talking back, the project rapidly devolves into chaos.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
This parenting tip involves spanking a child or using another form of corporal punishment to discipline them for misbehaving, talking back, or being uncooperative.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
On the first day of school, Cruz was two hours late and talked back to the chef.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Getting those talks back started shouldn’t be difficult, especially given that the dream remains to stay in Dallas.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Steer those talks back toward craft and practice.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Talk back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20back. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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