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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The measures, which had been agreed to in writing in mid-November 2023, were intended to address Lively’s concerns about on-set conduct and safety.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
PEOPLE,
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This trend is not about a specific feature but a broad approach to bath design that addresses individual wellness.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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Hemphill was greeted Tuesday in the Capitol by Nancy Pelosi, the California Democrat who was speaker of the House when the attack occurred.—
David Staats,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
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Their sister Kelly first came to the Bills when the top of her head didn’t reach the knees of the Bills mannequin that greets visitors in the team complex.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Talk (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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