small talk
Example Sentences
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While it’s all well and good to connect with people over a mutual hobby, online discourse provides a much more fertile foundation than small talk.
From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2026
He used small talk as an example, which can lead to a deeper understanding, deeper trust, and connection for people.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
Failing that, small talk in big cities is rare.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The rapprochement usually starts out small, maybe with a text message here or there or small talk at a family event.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
“When can you come home?” she asks after we’ve dispensed with the small talk.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
