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speak (about)

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as in to talk (about)

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talk over

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The Athletic first reported Newcastle’s talks over a deal for Nico on August 18.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
That followed tariffs of 50% on other goods being levied on Saturday after talks over a potential trade deal fell apart.

— Tom Liddy, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

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