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talkative

[taw-kuh-tiv] / ˈtɔ kə tɪv /


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He has advocated for a less talkative Fed that responds more to the market.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026

In his hour-long set, he mostly talked about his own story: an "overly talkative" kid who often frustrated the adults in charge, he discovered comedy in his late teens.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

Responding to questions in a humanlike, conversational tone, typically with encouraging answers, keeps users more engaged — and even talkative — than a direct, robotic response.

From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026

TJ Pidgeon, an 82-year-old woman with dementia in Newcastle, Wash., has become more talkative with her family since she began using Sunny in August.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026

“Y’art a good, talkative fish, but not strong in sums.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson


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