Example sentences of "they [vb base] [pers pn] talk " in BNC.
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| 1 | Around half past ten when they 've got four or five pints inside them get them talking about fishing and before too long I 'll guarantee you 'll get some good info . |
| 2 | ‘ Well … ’ she said uncertainly , ‘ they want me to talk about our research — into space and time and all that . ’ |
| 3 | You can catch me but you ca n't catch me yet Come on mum , they want you talking ! |
| 4 | As another said , ‘ Being a neighbourhood man , you get to know all the people in the area to chat to them , and they know you to talk to and that ’ ( FN 28/4/87 p. 5 ) . |
| 5 | They keep you talking by asking questions in order to attempt to engage your interest in whatever they are selling . |