small talk
Example Sentences
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But I live in fear of the moment when the conversation takes that dreaded turn toward the last redoubt of small talk: What do you do?
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
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
For years, people have been frustrated and exhausted by the seemingly endless amount of swiping and small talk that go nowhere on dating apps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
But what do we lose when small talk disappears?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
And Chantal is having small talk with her mother about the weather, the food, and her classes.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
