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The phrase "are in talks" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that discussions or negotiations are currently taking place between parties.
Example: "The two companies are in talks to merge and create a more competitive entity in the market."
Alternatives: "are negotiating" or "are discussing".
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We are in talks, she kept answering.
"But I can't confirm whether they are in talks".
Many Chinese banks are in talks about alternative centers, including Dublin and Frankfurt.
"We are in talks with Orange Sport, but not exclusively," he said.
We have no confirmation that Bulgaria or Romania are in talks with the fund.
Leeds have confirmed they are in talks with an unnamed group of potential investors.
Friends and foesThree Japanese banks are in talks to create the world's biggest bank.
Galatasaray have confirmed they are in talks to sign out-of-favour Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Eboue.
The trio are in talks with newspapers in France and Spain.
XM and its investment bankers are in talks with investors about the new financing.
Both Pendragon and Lookers are in talks with their lenders over financing.
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