carry on conversation
Example Sentences
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Framed by gyrating backup dancers, Eighties pop star Taylor Dayne belted out her hit “Tell It to My Heart” as Olivia Palermo and husband Johannes Huebl attempted to carry on conversation amid the thunderous music.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2017
"It was a long drive," says Fabian, presently, with all the air of a man who is determined to rouse himself—however against his will—and carry on conversation of some sort.
From Portia or By Passions Rocked by Duchess
Because of this characteristic it is difficult for a stranger, to carry on conversation with them.
From Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic by Gulick, Sidney Lewis
“What an ideal day it has been!” resumed Nidia, when the ground became even enough to carry on conversation with any degree of facility.
From John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising by Mitford, Bertram
Much struggling occurred over the mutual endeavors to carry on conversation.
From Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life by Henry, Stuart Oliver
