Examples of back talk in a Sentence
Don't give me any back talk!
his mother sent him to his room because of his constant back talk
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There’s no back talk and no emotional baggage, just pure obedience.
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Jason Parham,
Wired News,
26 Feb. 2026
Learn how to raise responsible kids; put an end to arguing, back talk and begging; avoid power struggles; and preserve loving relationships with your children.
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Laura Groch,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2022
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Jason Parham,
Wired News,
26 Feb. 2026
Learn how to raise responsible kids; put an end to arguing, back talk and begging; avoid power struggles; and preserve loving relationships with your children.
—
Laura Groch,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2022
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“Back talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/back%20talk. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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