fast-talk

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Recent Examples of fast-talk Written by Wolf and FBI: Most Wanted showrunner David Hudgins, CIA (working title) centers on two unlikely partners – a fast-talking, rule-breaking loose cannon CIA case officer (Ellis), and a by-the-book, seasoned and smart FBI agent who believes in the rule of law. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025 In the early 1920s, tens of thousands of people across the United States, many of whom had never set foot in Florida, made down payments on unbuilt lots in the Sunshine State, lured in by fanciful brochures and fast-talking salespeople. Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025 The 64-year-old fast-talking Richmond County native pauses for a moment. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025 During the Call Her Daddy episode, which was released on Wednesday, April 2, Graham also revealed that one of her fast-talking character’s memorable outfits was from her own wardrobe. Erin Clements, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fast-talk
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Verb
  • June and Mayday were only able to figure out their whereabouts after cajoling Serena into giving out their location.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 26 May 2025
  • Giles and Benham cajoled a devastated squad — several players were crying — and told them they would get promoted the next season.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • The complexity of American health insurance coverage has many physicians bamboozled.
    Peter Ubel, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • Learning multiple languages is 100% worth it just for bamboozling people like that!
    Darlin Tillery, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Lissoni has not erased the building’s soul but coaxed it gently into the present.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
  • The plane was at least five thousand pounds over its normal gross weight, but Earhart had coaxed the Electra into the air with her usual casual daring.
    Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Verb
  • After her family and community betray her, Victoria takes refuge in the wilderness, finding the strength to rebuild her life.
    Bridget Crocker, People.com, 3 June 2025
  • From the nation’s dissolution by imperial powers in the 18th century to its violent conquest by Germany in World War II to its ruthless control by the Soviets, Poland has been betrayed repeatedly by those around it.
    Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 3 June 2025
Verb
  • Not everyone is convinced by Papini's new story — not even her own mother.
    Christina Coulter, People.com, 27 May 2025
  • He perhaps was motivated to leave the images online, as toxic Mr. Deepfakes uploaders could earn as much as $1,500 for convincing non-consensual deepfakes of public figures.
    Ashley Belanger – May 27, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • The bitching and leaving early just makes the fan base look entitled and lacking in football common sense.
    Art de Roché, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Who triumphs over the greatest challenge of his political career and then can’t stop bitching about the cabinet member who just failed to unseat him?
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Jonathan Ernst | Reuters European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen managed to persuade the president to give talks more time but, as things stand, the EU has until July 9 to reach a deal with Washington.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 6 June 2025
  • Be on alert for phishing scams – Fraudsters regularly send emails that appear to be from a reputable source in order to persuade individuals to provide valuable personal information, such as access codes, credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, account numbers, etc.
    Rick Unser, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Verb
  • Prosecco may be Italy’s most joyful export—bubbly, bright, and effortlessly charming—but don’t let its easygoing nature fool you.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • Don't let his three Emmy nominations and his more than 10 million Instagram followers fool you, Pedro Pascal is a man of the people.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 23 May 2025

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“Fast-talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast-talk. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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