as in to talk (to)
to communicate with by means of spoken words
we spoke to the mall's leasing agent about opening a shop
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Environmental regulation could also better address modern chemical exposure.—
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Forbes.com,
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The rising number of mental health issues is not surprising since anxiety-inducing factors in our society have not been reduced or addressed.—
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Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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“Speak (to or with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20%28to%20or%20with%29. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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