talk
verb (used without object)
to communicate or exchange ideas, information, etc., by speaking.
talking
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present participleof talk.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Guido Crosetto noted that he had been talking of the "hybrid threat" to Europe for some years.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Why, yes, especially if we’re talking about disability advocate Judy Heumann, one of the most consequential figures in civil rights history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
Labour ministers have been keen to sidestep talking about the impact of alignment in particular sectors, instead stressing the overall economic boost it expects the food deal to bring.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
To have any hope of winning over the public, Powell McCormick said, the AI industry will have to get much better at talking about its product and the potential societal benefits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Mutti was talking on and on about her with such deep affection, almost as if she really were part of her family.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
