futile talk
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As the futile talk ended, Berle stuck out his hand to say goodbye.
From Time Magazine Archive
But there was only endless talk that led nowhere and I began to keep away from home as much as possible, preferring the simplicity of the streets to the worried, futile talk at home.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
This girl, with her foolish faith, and misplaced love, and futile talk of miracles?
From The Heart of Thunder Mountain by Anton Otto Fischer
There was some further futile talk about what both parties then as before, and thereafter to the end, considered the very nerve of their contention.
From The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) by William Milligan Sloane
By the fire, making an inexorable assault on his senses, the calm, steady beat of her futile talk could be borne.
From Old Crow by Alice Brown
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