as in to talk (to)
to communicate with by means of spoken words
we spoke to the mall's leasing agent about opening a shop
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address
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The complaint contends that that agreement did not address future clients and that Garza was later made aware that the McKeens would be starting a competing law firm.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025 -
Manager Rocco Baldelli addressed the entire team and spoke with some individuals to discuss the opportunities the series of deals presented.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Speak (to or with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20%28to%20or%20with%29. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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