small talk
Example Sentences
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The 44-year-old listened to her colleagues’ speeches and those of other hopefuls, made small talk with fellow members and then left.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
The question is nothing more than a politician’s well-worn small talk, but Travis says, gravely, “You should clean up this city here.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
It’s an offering that doesn’t require perfect timing, small talk, or even a shared schedule.
From Salon • Jan. 27, 2026
“We may do small talk like, ‘How’s the weather?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026
It was all common small talk, and Zeitoun was tuning out when Jerry changed his tone and line of questioning.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
