as in to talk (about)
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Don’t be afraid to suggest budget caps for group plans, because everyone relaxes when guidelines are simple and visible.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026 -
Analysts noted similar activity occurred before last year’s Operation Midnight Hammer strikes, suggesting a pattern of fortifying critical facilities in anticipation of attacks.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Brown came down to talk to an officer, expressing confusion at why police had been called.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In short, some residents of the Memphis suburb have expressed opposition to the company's operations and potential expansions.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some states are proposing new civil rights agencies to investigate school discrimination and protect vulnerable students.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The utility will submit an application to the PUC in June to propose a way forward, whether that’s finishing repairs on Comanche 3 or investing in other resources.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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But experts say previous federal document disclosures related to UAPs can offer clues to what’s in store for the next release.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Trump, meanwhile, has struck a decidedly defiant tone — offering few of the reassurances or rationalizations that past presidents have offered in the initial stages of war, and sounding more unbothered than embattled.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Speak (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20%28of%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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