talk of
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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The Democrats have signaled that they are united in opposition to any talk of pardoning Maxwell.
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Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Originally invited to serve as only an interval act to entertain viewers between competing performance groups, the Irish dance-and-music act became the talk of the night.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Performances like that, on the back of signing Gianluigi Donnarumma in the summer, sparked talk of major tactical changes by Guardiola.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
There is also early talk of a limited membership or day-pass offering, allowing guests to spend an afternoon by the pool or attend seasonal events without staying overnight.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Originally invited to serve as only an interval act to entertain viewers between competing performance groups, the Irish dance-and-music act became the talk of the night.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Performances like that, on the back of signing Gianluigi Donnarumma in the summer, sparked talk of major tactical changes by Guardiola.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
There is also early talk of a limited membership or day-pass offering, allowing guests to spend an afternoon by the pool or attend seasonal events without staying overnight.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Talk of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20of. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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