as in to discuss
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
the issue's been batted around, but nothing's ever been done
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This new take mixes the classic with the modern to give families with teens plenty to discuss.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2025 -
Stylist Notebook is a series centering the career path of stylists on our radar discussing their largest inspiration sources.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
29 Jan. 2025
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While countries in Western Europe are debating spending more on their militaries, those closer to Moscow have already acted.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Robby Soave Biden should have pardoned himself, Trump tells Sean Hannity; Robby and Niall debate J6 charges Elon Musk takes shot at Sam Altman over Stargate; Larry Ellison blasted for mRNA AI vaccine comments Are Trump immigration restrictions a new Muslim ban?—
The Hill,
The Hill,
23 Jan. 2025
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This list includes Frenkie de Jong, Andreas Christensen and Eric Garcia, alongside midfield duo Gavi and Pedri — the latter two are in talks over extending their deals, with conversations with 22-year-old Pedri progressing well and on track for a long-term commitment.—
Pol Ballús,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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There had been disputes in the high-stakes talks over the terms, which have always included the return by Hamas of the remaining hostages, and the military withdrawal by Israel from the Gaza Strip.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Those years of tinkering on wider use cases, Lin argued, have now paid off as Clay’s software is more technically robust and capable of handling new AI features than a new entrant would.—
Alex Konrad,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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On Wednesday, Medina pleaded for leniency, with his lawyer Joseph Veith arguing that his client returned to his old habits of fraud on 2023 after seven years staying out of trouble because of his gambling addiction and mental illness.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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