carry on conversation
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Framed by gyrating backup dancers, Eighties pop star Taylor Dayne belted out her hit “Tell It to My Heart” as Olivia Palermo and husband Johannes Huebl attempted to carry on conversation amid the thunderous music.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2017
The princesses of Videha do not carry on conversation with the princes of Ajodhya.
From Tales from the Hindu Dramatists by J. S. Zemin
Much struggling occurred over the mutual endeavors to carry on conversation.
From Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life by Stuart Oliver Henry
Though it is very seldom that people who meet friends, either by chance or appointment cause any annoyance by remaining to carry on conversation.
From Library Work with Children by Alice Isabel Hazeltine
She would have to speak in good plain English, however, if she must carry on conversation with the doctor.
From East Lynne by Mrs. Henry Wood
