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

"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

“The ability to engage in conversation with my children about these issues is everything because I feel like I am setting them up for success in a way that I never experienced,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2022

“We regularly engage in conversation around the future with all of our partners, but to be clear, we have not opened the contractual negotiation window with the Big 12 at this time.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2022

Unable or disinclined to engage in conversation, he pointed to the Bible.

From Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. XLII., May 1851 by Various