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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In Mansfield Park, when one character talks of cutting down beautiful old trees, Fanny Price quotes poetry in their defense.
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Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
After three years of experimenting and spending, and as talk of an AI bubble looms, enterprises are starting to demand results.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
The Fighting Irish have been the talk of college football in the last week for the wrong reasons.
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Earlier in 2025, there was also talk of a DOGE dividend, which would be funded by money the department cut from other groups.
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Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
After three years of experimenting and spending, and as talk of an AI bubble looms, enterprises are starting to demand results.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
The Fighting Irish have been the talk of college football in the last week for the wrong reasons.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
Earlier in 2025, there was also talk of a DOGE dividend, which would be funded by money the department cut from other groups.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 13 Dec. 2025
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“Talk of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20of. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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