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
Breathing dust-laden air, continued effort to carry on conversation on the cars or amid street noises, are fruitful causes of vocal disorder.
From The Voice Its Production, Care and Preservation by Miller, Frank E.
"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
She would have to speak in good plain English, however, if she must carry on conversation with the doctor.
From East Lynne by Wood, Henry, Mrs.
Much struggling occurred over the mutual endeavors to carry on conversation.
From Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life by Henry, Stuart Oliver
