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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In short, the massive popularity of its original anime ‘80s run wasn’t matched by its merchandising, and that’s something that is now being belatedly addressed.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025 -
Following Morton’s video clip, the singer addressed her son’s claims in a public statement on her Instagram Stories.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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He was greeted with loud cheers from people across the street and a smattering of boos inside, according to social media video and reporters.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Wrapped in a bulky down jacket, Putin greeted residents eager to meet him.—
Yegor Mostovshikov,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
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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 12 Sep. 2025.
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