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talking to vs talking with

Both 'talking to' and 'talking with' are commonly used in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Talking to' is used when one person is the main speaker and the other person is listening, while 'talking with' implies a more equal exchange of conversation. The choice between the two depends on the specific interaction and the dynamics between the speakers.

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talking to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'talking to' when one person is the main speaker and the other person is listening. It implies a one-way conversation.

Examples:

He was talking to his boss about the new project.
She enjoys talking to her grandmother on the phone.

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I was talking to that priest.
My lawyer's talking to the prosecutor.
Nice talking to you, Lieutenant.
This man started talking to me.
I remember talking to my friend...
I overheard Bierko talking to his men.
And when I started talking to your teachers...
You get my permission before talking to Erica.
Police talking to the driver, inspecting the vehicle.
I overheard Wanda talking to Wally.
Boy, stop talking to yourself.
Good talking to you, counselor.
Nice talking to you, Boheeka.
Everyone, great talking to you.
Your brother keeps talking to me.
And please stop talking to my son.
Sometimes talking to a stranger is easier.
Saul's not talking to me.
I overheard Clark talking to somebody about officiating something.
Unfortunately, he was talking to my roommate.

Alternatives:

speaking to
chatting with
conversing with
communicating with
discussing with

talking with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'talking with' when there is an equal exchange of conversation between two or more people. It implies a more interactive dialogue.

Examples:

She was talking with her friends about their weekend plans.
I enjoy talking with my colleagues during lunch.

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Listen, I saw you talking with Pancamo.
I was just talking with Doc Frankel.
She's been talking with Ponyo's mother for ages.
I got started talking with Reese...
Without talking with you, alone.
I'm done talking with you.
I was here talking with her.
A nice-looking girl. I was here talking with her.
I was actually worried about talking with you.
I heard her talking with the Pyromancer.
I saw you talking with Bingham this morning.
Nice talking with you, Agent Bigsby.
Elise was outside talking with Lissie Calhoun when Wiley and Reinhardt appeared.
Well, I overheard Jordan talking with his editor.
I'm done talking with you, Henry.
Listen, I can't even be seen talking with you.
I've already endangered my family just by talking with you.
I have no interest in talking with you.
I'm through talking with Nazir.

Alternatives:

speaking with
chatting with
conversing with
communicating with
discussing with

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