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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Illinois lawmakers can address critical workforce gaps and improve degree attainment by passing Pritzker’s proposal to establish community college baccalaureate programs.—
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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 1 May. 2025.
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