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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There is already talk of next year’s reunion with the same simple objective – just to reminisce and reconnect.
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Laurie Richard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
Renewed talk of relocating the capital signals how environmental stresses are adding to the complex puzzle of Iran’s national security concerns.
—Ali Mirchi, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
For all the talk of aircraft carriers and hypersonics, the balance in the western Pacific may hinge on what lurks below the waves.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2025
After last year’s stunning upset, there was talk of Michigan having a psychological hold over the Buckeyes and coach Ryan Day.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2025
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Laurie Richard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
Renewed talk of relocating the capital signals how environmental stresses are adding to the complex puzzle of Iran’s national security concerns.
—Ali Mirchi, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
For all the talk of aircraft carriers and hypersonics, the balance in the western Pacific may hinge on what lurks below the waves.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2025
After last year’s stunning upset, there was talk of Michigan having a psychological hold over the Buckeyes and coach Ryan Day.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Talk of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20of. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.
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