talk over
verb
talked over; talking over; talks over
: to review or consider in conversation : discuss
Examples of talk over in a Sentence
your father and I will have to talk it over before agreeing to let you go on the class trip
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If someone talks over you, stay generous yet firm and restate your idea calmly, because centered delivery often wins the room.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
The Athletic reported on Monday that O’Neil had held talks over replacing Rosenior.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Even as flames licked the rafters and debris began to drip down, some onlookers filmed on their phones while others kept dancing or talking over the music.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 2 Jan. 2026
Earlier this week, shares slumped on a report that talks over a $10 billion data center deal with Blue Owl Capital had reached a standstill.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
The Athletic reported on Monday that O’Neil had held talks over replacing Rosenior.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Even as flames licked the rafters and debris began to drip down, some onlookers filmed on their phones while others kept dancing or talking over the music.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 2 Jan. 2026
Earlier this week, shares slumped on a report that talks over a $10 billion data center deal with Blue Owl Capital had reached a standstill.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for talk over
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“Talk over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20over. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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