talk
verb (used without object)
to communicate or exchange ideas, information, etc., by speaking.
was talking
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past progressiveof talk.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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“I felt like I was talking to a robot — like she was hypnotized,” Anspach said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
And of course he was talking about the question of whether the so-called frontier model providers should take their feet off the gas to make sure what they’re building won’t wipe out humanity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
What struck me as I was talking to Democrats about this cycle is that, unlike in previous runs that had their hopes up, they’re not relying on vibes to do their work for them.
From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2026
"She was talking about, you know, maybe even coming home," she explained.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
American politicians, the press, people on the street—everyone was talking about a U.S. invasion of Cuba.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
