as in talks (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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Primarily, though, Bhabha’s work addresses the now.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026 -
Without governance that addresses accountability, transparency, bias, and data privacy, enterprise deployment will stall on its most significant risks.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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As the women — plus Ty Jessick of Santa Monica, a friend of Ford’s and the lone man at the event — settle into their seats, Ford greets them again, recounts the Yacht Girls’ early days and her vision for the book club’s next chapter.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Pearl Hotel greets guests with coastal charm and a warm aesthetic, plus a gulf view.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Speaks (to or with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaks%20%28to%20or%20with%29. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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