futile talk

Example Sentences

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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

Either the bookkeeper could not or would not tell him and Phil had been in too great a hurry to get into action to waste time in futile talk.

From Every Man for Himself by Moorhouse, Hopkins

They came home fretted with their futile talk.

From The Story of a Play A Novel by Howells, William Dean

Carlisle had reached a point where she longed to shake her aunt, when Hen, who had been "scrapping up" with Looloo, came in, putting an end to the futile talk.

From V. V.'s Eyes by Harrison, Henry Sydnor