talk of
phrasal verb
talked of; talking of; talks of
: to speak or write about (someone or something) : to mention (a subject) in speech or writing
It was the first time she talked of going to law school.
She never talks of her suffering during the war.
In the letter, he talked of feeling ill.
(British) Talking of Jill, where is she?
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There’s also talk of converting PrimaLoft’s facility in Europe, for example, to the PURE practice.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 Apr. 2025
Nicole Foster, a healthcare administrator from Houston, was not in the market for a new car but said talk of looming tariffs changed her mind, especially with her car warranty up at the end of 2025.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
In times like these — when headlines are filled with fear, talk of 20% drops, or looming recessions — technical analysis serves as a powerful anchor.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Sanchez, who described herself as a passionate volleyball player in her youth, talked of girls’ losing coveted spots on teams, and in some cases suffering injuries during games because of trans athletes unfairly competing against them.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 Apr. 2025
Nicole Foster, a healthcare administrator from Houston, was not in the market for a new car but said talk of looming tariffs changed her mind, especially with her car warranty up at the end of 2025.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
In times like these — when headlines are filled with fear, talk of 20% drops, or looming recessions — technical analysis serves as a powerful anchor.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Sanchez, who described herself as a passionate volleyball player in her youth, talked of girls’ losing coveted spots on teams, and in some cases suffering injuries during games because of trans athletes unfairly competing against them.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Talk of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20of. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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