as in to speak (to or with)
to communicate with by means of spoken words
I had never talked to a real live cowboy before
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Environmental regulation could also better address modern chemical exposure.—
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Forbes.com,
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The rising number of mental health issues is not surprising since anxiety-inducing factors in our society have not been reduced or addressed.—
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10 May 2025
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During his remarks from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica on Thursday, Leo spoke briefly in Spanish and greeted the Diocese of Chiclayo in Peru specifically.—
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ABC News,
8 May 2025
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They will be greeted by Charles and his wife Queen Camilla after the service, before senior royals also lay flowers at a memorial nearby.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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“Talk (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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