as in to talk
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
promise you won't split on us, and we'll tell you what happened
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Yousef Miller, a member of the North County Equity and Justice Coalition, was out on Buchanan Street on Monday, talking with people who pulled over to ask what had happened to Sheron.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026 -
On Morrison For the launch of Ohio’s year-long, state-wide celebration of Toni Morrison, Namwali Serpell flies to Columbus to talk with poet and essayist Hanif Abdurraqib.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The vibe is more relaxed while still being acutely supportive and informed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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The routines that informed the self are gone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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“Split (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split%20%28on%29. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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