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 former star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, who was set to star in the new season of ABC’s The Bachelorette until TMZ published a video showcasing an instance of domestic assault involving Taylor, has now publicly addressed ABC’s decision to pull the season off the air.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
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The company’s electronic logging devices flagged Weldekeal Araya 36 times for speeding and 10 times for hard braking in the week leading up to the crash, but none of those incidents were addressed by management.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Hourslong airport waits and crowds overflowing the terminal and spilling out onto the sidewalk greeted travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport early Monday morning, as a partial government shutdown leaves airport security checkpoints understaffed.—
Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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The event, organized by the Shelby County Republican Party, turned out a small crowd and was greeted by some supportive honks from motorists, but also some cursing at Trump from people in at least two cars passing by.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 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 26 Mar. 2026.
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