as in chats
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
had a quick tête-à-tête with my neighbor before heading off to work
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Some of these coaches, like the Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh, famously pull a Bill Belichick and give nothing during these casual chats.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025 -
The conversations happening online, in group chats, and on timelines are real.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
22 Sep. 2025
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Finally, a potential government shutdown is looming, and talks have remained stalled as the deadline approaches, raising concerns about federal worker furloughs and service disruptions.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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With trade talks evolving rapidly, tariffs are being proposed, rescinded, and amended quickly across the region.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Tête-à-têtes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/t%C3%AAte-%C3%A0-t%C3%AAtes. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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