engage in conversation

Example Sentences

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“It’s a very difficult time. What I hope is that we can engage in conversation and discourse that understands this is not binary and appreciates that we are talking about real human beings.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 10, 2023

Andretti said he’s been stonewalled in trying to engage in conversation with Domenicali, who earlier this week was feted by 1978 F1 champion Mario Andretti at the National Italian American Foundation.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2023

"For me, it's been a way to begin to start opening up and forming friendships when I might not otherwise be willing to engage in conversation."

From BBC • May 18, 2023

Initially the volunteers seemed hesitant to engage in conversation, though it was impossible to know if that was by choice or by order from Olympic organizers.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2022

He was very busy looking over papers, and noticing his preoccupation I did not attempt to engage in conversation with him.

From John Henry Smith A Humorous Romance of Outdoor Life by Adams, Frederick Upham