small talk

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The 44-year-old listened to her colleagues’ speeches and those of other hopefuls, made small talk with fellow members and then left.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

The question is nothing more than a politician’s well-worn small talk, but Travis says, gravely, “You should clean up this city here.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

It’s an offering that doesn’t require perfect timing, small talk, or even a shared schedule.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2026

So when David was chatting to Victoria, was Coogan left having to make small talk with the other Spice Girls?

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

He didn’t owe them small talk on top of it.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo