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talkative

[taw-kuh-tiv] / ˈtɔ kə tɪv /


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The invitation came from my cousin’s mother-in-law, a vivacious, talkative Michigander who was absolutely thrilled that I was swinging through Kalamazoo.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

On his way back to Washington on Sunday, the normally talkative Trump then declined to take any questions from reporters traveling with him on Air Force One, including an AFP journalist.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

I didn’t really answer — I laughed, probably sighed — but in hindsight, I wish I had been a bit more talkative.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025

"He was always very happy and talkative, the joker of the family and always loved to outsmart us with a smile."

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2024

He called Margaret Gey, who was friendly and talkative until Rogers asked about Helen Lane.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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