talk around
phrasal verb
talked around; talking around; talks around
1
: to avoid talking about (a particular subject) especially because it is difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing
They've been talking around the real issue rather than addressing it directly.
2
: to cause (someone) to accept and support something (such as an idea) after opposing it
She says she doesn't agree with it, but we'll talk her around eventually.
—often + toWe can talk her around to our way of thinking.
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There are also talks around cutting or removing tariffs on Mexican steel, another plus as the North American neighbors get set to renegotiate the USMCA next year.
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Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
There’s a lot of talk around the culinary industry being sort of the man’s kitchen and all of that.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 May 2025
The guilty plea comes as the U.S. and Iran have recently engaged in indirect talks around Tehran’s nuclear program despite a long-standing tense relationship between the two nations.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
Swift's perspective is notably unconcerned by the talk around her; instead, the singer focuses on a romance undeterred by criticism.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 19 May 2025
Inside the room: Timchenko used CERAWeek for talks around more deals to bring U.S. LNG to Ukraine, which began late last year via its agreement with Venture Global.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
And as Trump officials carry out trade talks around the world, governments like India and Israel have discussed their desire for more access to American A.I. chips, people familiar with the discussions say.
—Ana Swanson, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Candor means confronting hard truths and having real conversations instead of talking around issues.
—Dennis Volpe, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
People talk around that question for decades without ever fully asking it.
—Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 12 May 2025
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Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
There’s a lot of talk around the culinary industry being sort of the man’s kitchen and all of that.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 May 2025
The guilty plea comes as the U.S. and Iran have recently engaged in indirect talks around Tehran’s nuclear program despite a long-standing tense relationship between the two nations.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
Swift's perspective is notably unconcerned by the talk around her; instead, the singer focuses on a romance undeterred by criticism.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 19 May 2025
Inside the room: Timchenko used CERAWeek for talks around more deals to bring U.S. LNG to Ukraine, which began late last year via its agreement with Venture Global.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
And as Trump officials carry out trade talks around the world, governments like India and Israel have discussed their desire for more access to American A.I. chips, people familiar with the discussions say.
—Ana Swanson, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Candor means confronting hard truths and having real conversations instead of talking around issues.
—Dennis Volpe, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
People talk around that question for decades without ever fully asking it.
—Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 12 May 2025
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“Talk around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20around. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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