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talkathon en · NOUN

Etymology

From talk + -athon.

Meanings

1. A lengthy speech, discussion or debate.
   • Moreover, opponents are threatening a prolonged talkathon that could drag on into next year's presidential primary season. 1979 November 19, “Nation: Soured SALT”, in TIME, archived from the original on 15 Oct 2010:
   • Another senate talkathon shaped up today as southern solons fashioned a vocal onslaught against new anti-lynching legislation. 1945 March 26, Ernest B. Vaccaro, “Another Senate Talkathon On Anti-Lynch Bill Looms”, in The Evening Independent:
   • Republicans accused Democrats of wasting time on a fruitless talkathon. 2007 July 19, Carl Hulse, “Stymied by G.O.P., Democrats Stop Debate on Iraq”, in New York Times:

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