small talk

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The rapprochement usually starts out small, maybe with a text message here or there or small talk at a family event.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Some, the executive said, were using powerful premium-tier models to answer the simplest of questions, or just engage in small talk.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

How magical it all had been: the way we smiled at each other, the coquettish small talk, and the tender sound of our voices.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

A quick "You okay?" followed by "Yeah, I'm fine" is surface-level small talk.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

“Yeah,” is all he says, then turns away as if he's done with this small talk.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi