talk
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That felt pretty sweet for Arthur Tuverson, who gave a little smack talk to the San Clemente student section after the game, taunting them about the defense’s shutout.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
I’ll get a tofu breakfast enchilada and then we’ll just sit there and talk for a couple of hours.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
"Miranda is a good detective," noted James A in a flashback to the turret talk from the night before.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
The Wayuu language was so common on the job that Rincón learned phrases to talk to employees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Father and Caesar talk, murmuring, telling tales of when they were boys.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Armenian Environment Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan, who is presiding over the talks, worked with both the previous and current Colombian governments.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
Antonio Conte has said he is not in "advanced negotiations" with any club in response to reports he has held talks with Manchester United.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
In the latest “The De Los Podcast” episode, Times columnist Gustavo Arellano talks with hosts Fidel Martinez and Suzy Exposito about how the Latino vote will influence the 2026 midterm elections.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Fortescue’s unresolved talks with China’s central iron-ore buying agency keeps Jefferies at neutral.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Head bowed, his voice low, the sheriff talks to the attackers.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
“About fifty people came and talked to me, and bought copies ‘In the Country of Women,’ my memoir published by Catapult, and ‘Sacrament,’ my latest novel, published by Counterpoint.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia talked each other up to BBC Sport.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
He talked about high yields and liquidity within 90 to 180 days for investors who want to exit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Slate’s Sam Adams talked with creative duo Robert and Michelle King about how they made exactly the right show for our current moment.
From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2026
Fa had hardly ever talked about his family, but Torak knew their names, and where they’d come from.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
Is it just me or is everyone suddenly talking about their low ferritin levels?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
The talking animals feel right at home alongside the human figures and the voice work is excellent all around.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
It adds El-Sayed to an emerging list of Democrats who, as unabashed members of the religious left, are comfortable talking about their faith openly.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
To wean themselves off this habit, they should practice talking shop with outsiders.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
“I’m just not used to talking in public. I’m scared I’ll screw up, and everybody laughs at me.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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