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Recent Examples of talkathon
Even with Ralph Fiennes, one of our finest stage actors, portraying Moses, the play often comes across as an information-shoveling talkathon.
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Charles Isherwood, WSJ, 27 Oct. 2022
He was hired by Mutual to succeed the recently deceased Long John Nebel as host of a weeknight coast-to-coast radio talkathon for night owls and early risers.
—New York Times, 23 Jan. 2021
At this point any real progress on immigration (other than the aforementioned mini-deal) is a long shot, so the talkathon in the Senate, however interesting and healthy, may represent little more than wind in the sails of a ship going nowhere.
—Ed Kilgore, Daily Intelligencer, 13 Feb. 2018
Wearing four-inch heels and forgoing any breaks, Pelosi spent much of the rare talkathon reading personal letters from the young immigrants whose temporary protection from deportation is set to expire next month.
—Steve Peoples and Alan Fram, Houston Chronicle, 7 Feb. 2018
US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris global climate change agreement last week gave a boost in one area: media attention to the oceans talkathon.
—Richard Roth, CNN, 7 June 2017
Charles Isherwood, WSJ, 27 Oct. 2022
He was hired by Mutual to succeed the recently deceased Long John Nebel as host of a weeknight coast-to-coast radio talkathon for night owls and early risers.
—New York Times, 23 Jan. 2021
At this point any real progress on immigration (other than the aforementioned mini-deal) is a long shot, so the talkathon in the Senate, however interesting and healthy, may represent little more than wind in the sails of a ship going nowhere.
—Ed Kilgore, Daily Intelligencer, 13 Feb. 2018
Wearing four-inch heels and forgoing any breaks, Pelosi spent much of the rare talkathon reading personal letters from the young immigrants whose temporary protection from deportation is set to expire next month.
—Steve Peoples and Alan Fram, Houston Chronicle, 7 Feb. 2018
US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris global climate change agreement last week gave a boost in one area: media attention to the oceans talkathon.
—Richard Roth, CNN, 7 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talkathon
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These figures were celebrated during a symposium on Tuesday afternoon at Florida Atlantic University hosted by Project Opioid, a nonprofit aiming to bring together business, faith, education and philanthropic leaders to solve the overdose and substance abuse crisis.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
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This symposium will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Valparaiso University’s Harre Union, Ballroom A, 1700 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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The seminar, attended by about 50 people March 4 at the Liberty Station Conference Center in Point Loma, followed the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County in January that displaced thousands of residents and decimated entire neighborhoods.—
Tyler Faurot,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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The lineup includes 11 events, including chef collab dinners, seafood-centric tastings, seminars, a dance party, and Sunday brunch — as well as the signature Grand Tasting event at Lumen Field.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Many content creators engage with their audience through community posts that include interactive features like polls and discussion prompts.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The fine will be up for discussion, but Washington suggested $500.—
Paulina Dedaj,
Fox News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The research team says the meetings to review their National Institutes of Health grant funding have been canceled twice.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Tip 2: Review the agendas and attend the meetings of the school’s governing board to learn what options are under consideration.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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OpenAI is hoping that Donald Trump's AI Action Plan, due out this July, will settle copyright debates by declaring AI training fair use—paving the way for AI companies' unfettered access to training data that OpenAI claims is critical to defeat China in the AI race.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Mar. 2025
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Zoning commissioners, without much debate, ultimately waved the proposal through to city council, recommending approval in a 7-4 vote.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2025
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Join Discussions – Follow AI conversations on LinkedIn, listen to AI podcasts, or attend webinars.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Kinnell’s ensuing lines about his meal with the long-dead poet John Keats make a compelling case for conversations with ghosts.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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And producers could easily address it with a few small tweaks to the competition. chat room Mar. 7, 2025 Dylan Efron Is Still Cool With Being Known As Zac’s Brother The Traitors star is waiting for his call from Survivor now.—
Britina Cheng,
Vulture,
8 Mar. 2025
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At the start of the film, a regular in her chat room asks her for her address.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Jan. 2025
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The dialogue is deft and convincing, but the film is always struggling to rise above its clichéd plot.—
Caryn James,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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There are announcements and proclamations galore and never just dialogue between real people talking.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Talkathon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talkathon. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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