as in talked (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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The mayor feels that concerns about these businesses have been addressed.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026 -
But the president suggested that the issue can be addressed at a later date.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Prepare to be greeted by freezing temperatures and piles of grimy snow and slush crowding the sidewalks.—
Hilary Milnes,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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They were greeted with a red carpet, an honor guard and a delegation of officials.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Spoke (to or with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoke%20%28to%20or%20with%29. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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