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
bandied around the idea of going out to dinner for their anniversary
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Recent Examples of bandy
The names of hopefuls bandied around by pundits and Democratic voters alike have spanned the country, age groups, and the gradations of the liberal spectrum.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024
Phrases like ‘facial in a jar’ are bandied around all the time but I truly am left with noticeably plumper, more radiant skin; such instant results don’t come often where skincare is concerned.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 19 July 2024
In a sign of how much time has passed since Purple Rain opened in theaters and elevated Prince to an entirely new pop-culture echelon, Jacobs-Jenkins — who was born the same year of the movie and album — hadn’t seen the film until the idea for a show was bandied around.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2024
Europe’s broadcasters have long bandied together on science and history series that can be expensive but lend themselves to collaboration.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 June 2024
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024
Phrases like ‘facial in a jar’ are bandied around all the time but I truly am left with noticeably plumper, more radiant skin; such instant results don’t come often where skincare is concerned.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 19 July 2024
In a sign of how much time has passed since Purple Rain opened in theaters and elevated Prince to an entirely new pop-culture echelon, Jacobs-Jenkins — who was born the same year of the movie and album — hadn’t seen the film until the idea for a show was bandied around.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2024
Europe’s broadcasters have long bandied together on science and history series that can be expensive but lend themselves to collaboration.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 June 2024
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Of course, everyone can discuss their own reconstruction options with their physician.David Oliver, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Both made their virtual introductions to New York on Tuesday in a span of about an hour to discuss their new employers.Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Looking back on this experience, Vecchio shares a few words of advice for people debating what to bring to their white elephant parties this year, or in the future.Jordan Greene, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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As the minutes tick by and the tension grows, the men debate such issues as whether to show the terrorists on camera.Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Vance highlighted a passage from Bragg's 81-page legal brief, made public Tuesday, in which his team argued that no legal reasoning prevented Trump's sentencing from taking place before his inauguration.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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What is Thomas Dickey arguing in Luigi Mangione's defense?Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Bandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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