Sentence examples for prolonged conversations from inspiring English sources

Landesman had prolonged conversations with his family to obtain their permission, and he feels great sympathy for the man.

But as in other prolonged conversations, the sentiments eventually get worked through, and sooner or later whatever ridicule, contempt or pity we may feel for our compatriots in these rooms tends to lessen.

IN the midst of my prolonged internal conversation, I got into a fight with my live-in landlord and was given a month to move out.

I admit, though, that the mischief value does make it tempting to prolong the conversation.

The call was switched to an official of the station, who undertook to prolong the conversation while the FBI was notified and the call traced.

Sen. Gravel, dressed all in white and reclining on a cushy leather couch, clearly tried to prolong his conversation with the pretty young journalist.

But maybe that's just too optimistic of a defense -- I confess, on more than one occasion, I have asked the question and heard back "I party, man!" and instantly felt less inclined to prolong the conversation.

These phrases are not intended to prolong the conversation.

This can be accomplished through statements that prolong the conversation and encourage the person to elaborate on their event.

The partner seems attentive and interested in the event but may either remain quiet, or voice approval with simple phrases that do not intend to prolong the conversation.

Given how prolonged some of these conversations have to be, many people argue that the key problem has been the financial incentives: we pay doctors to give chemotherapy and to do surgery, but not to take the time required to sort out when doing so is unwise.