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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Illinois lawmakers can address critical workforce gaps and improve degree attainment by passing Pritzker’s proposal to establish community college baccalaureate programs.—
Arne Duncan,
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Quora addresses social community by fostering a platform dedicated to knowledge sharing, allowing users to ask questions and receive answers from experts, enthusiasts or individuals with firsthand experience on a wide variety of topics.—
Rodney Mason,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The day before, an ailing Francis greeted a thrilled crowd in an impromptu popemobile outing into St. Peter's Square.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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In the fifth inning, Valdez greeted Pasquantino with an 88.2 mph changeup.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Talk (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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