as in to talk (about)
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talk over
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If someone talks over you, stay generous yet firm and restate your idea calmly, because centered delivery often wins the room.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026 -
The Athletic reported on Monday that O’Neil had held talks over replacing Rosenior.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Speak (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20%28about%29. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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