Example sentences of "to talk [prep] [conj] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ’ If onlys are things that eagles prefer to talk about than do . |
| 2 | And just as those who are young feel the need to talk about and prepare for earlier important events , such as their wedding , or their children 's christenings , it is quite normal and not at all macabre for some old people to want to look ahead and plan for the ritual and display of family love and unity that will take place on the day of their departure from this world . |
| 3 | Most concrete of all , most easy to talk about and to understand was the diet . |
| 4 | We have always loved to talk about and look at ourselves , as anyone who has watched or seen on TV home videos of family life can tell you . |
| 5 | It may seem at times that there is little common ground between the two generations , but if a parent is patient and ready to take an interest , and to listen as well as to give advice or pass criticism , there is plenty to talk about and share together . |
| 6 | And for that you 'll need to talk about and share your feelings . |
| 7 | Indeed the political theme for the day should be set at the morning 's press conferences , and local candidates and VIPs fully briefed and able to talk about or answer questions on that topic wherever they may be . |
| 8 | They respond to affection , being made to feel that they matter and to the opportunity to talk about or work through their past , especially in ways that help to raise their self-esteem . |
| 9 | His eyes strayed to the rosy-cheeked children who were chattering happily and , to Meredith 's delight , he began to talk as if questioning his own feelings . |
| 10 | The work of psychiatrists such as Maxwell Jones , who established the first therapeutic community , shows that the nurse who is given time to talk with and listen to patients is a most potent healing force for the human spirit . |
| 11 | These and others ; schoolteachers , students , the.police , media , and even researchers , are welcome , if only , ‘ to show kids that there are other adults besides teachers around the place prepared to talk with and listen to them ’ . |
| 12 | She 's better to talk to than write to , if you know what I mean . |
| 13 | Seeing there was an empty space where the flowers had been Oh dear me , who can I talk to now , I 've been abandoned , left in the lurch , not even a bird to talk to or call my friend . |
| 14 | 6.1 Even at this later hour the Trade Union has illustrated it 's willingness to talk to and avoid confrontation . |
| 15 | The best one to talk to and get something done is erm |
| 16 | I 'm a Libran , I like people around me to talk to and argue with . |
| 17 | At our next meeting we were able to have a long chat , I found very frank and easy to talk to and felt very much that a two way supportive relationship developed quite quickly , as opposed to supporter-supportee ( does this word exist ? ) . is now 14 months old and we have contrived to get together on a regular basis . |
| 18 | someone to talk to and confide in ; |
| 19 | Research has shown that having someone to talk to and confide in is an important factor in preventing depression . |
| 20 | The strain of caring for a disturbed relative can be considerable and the need for an understanding and reliable friend to talk to and share the anxieties with is often very great . |
| 21 | Counsellors are available to talk to and advise individuals and couples about marital or partnership problems , preparing for marriage and parenthood . |
| 22 | Counsellors are available to talk to and advise individuals and couples about marital or partnership problems , preparing for marriage and parenthood . |
| 23 | We are very grateful to the British Council for arranging these visits , and to all those who so willingly gave of their time to talk to and entertain us . |