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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
we had a little confab about the merits of the plan
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as in chat
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
after the requisite confab, we got down to business
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as in to consult
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
the members of the condo board have been confabbing about the security problem
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
The story reported that Ellis used GLAAD funds to upgrade her home, acquire a coveted vacation property and travel first class to posh confabs like the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Smith said today that 250 companies from 36 countries have confirmed their presence at the confab in the English capital.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
Reserve Bank of New Zealand chief Adrian Orr speaks on policy on the sidelines of the IMF confab, and Uzbekistan’s central bank will decide Thursday whether to pause for a second meeting following its July rate cut.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
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Spanning public events and an industry confab, the 2025 edition will run 3 June – 6 June.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
The story reported that Ellis used GLAAD funds to upgrade her home, acquire a coveted vacation property and travel first class to posh confabs like the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Smith said today that 250 companies from 36 countries have confirmed their presence at the confab in the English capital.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
Reserve Bank of New Zealand chief Adrian Orr speaks on policy on the sidelines of the IMF confab, and Uzbekistan’s central bank will decide Thursday whether to pause for a second meeting following its July rate cut.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
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Yet in more recent discussions, the phase has taken a very subtle yet problematic tone.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024
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Start With The Business Case AI often enters discussions as a solution looking for a problem.Charles Orlando, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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This technology will seamlessly integrate with existing omnichannel communication strategies, providing consistent experiences across both chat and voice interfaces.Adrian Swinscoe, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Lily Allen has long been an open book about her mental and physical health, but in a new chat on her and Miquita Oliver’s Miss Me?Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
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Flow Space consulted with sleep experts and doctors to shed light on all of the sleep changes your body experiences in your 40s and during menopause.Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
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The prosecutor’s office also consults with victims and their families when pleas are offered.Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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El Salvador’s audacious decision in 2021 to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender and establish a national Bitcoin reserve ignited a global debate on the future of reserve assets.Sean Lee, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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December 24, 2024 Bedtime routines are always hot topics of debate, but one of the most common questions on the subject is: Why do women need more sleep than men?Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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Hong Kong and Mainland China grinded higher, led by growth stocks and consumer subsectors on chatter of holiday season vouchers and in anticipation of the post-CEWC release’s pro-consumption and fiscal policy expansion.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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With her return to Hollywood, Lohan has also caused chatter for her bold outfit choices.Michelle Lee, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Health Goals Choosing seed oils over tropical oils or butter confers many health benefits, such as boosting heart health and reducing inflammation.Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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Grainy game footage and yellowed newspaper clippings confer UCLA’s standing as college basketball royalty, the team’s status as a blue blood rooted in the success of a coach who retired nearly 50 years ago.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Making a Difference Daniel Alain customers often fly to the brand’s picturesque Newport Beach, CA headquarters for personal consultations before making a purchase.Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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This mainly helps those who would otherwise travel long distances for essential consultations.Ethan Stone, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The annual Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) in Vancouver, the world’s largest AI research conference, served as the backdrop for two thought-provoking talks by AI luminaries Jeff Dean of Google and Yann LeCun of Meta.Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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In another nod to history, Wright-Patterson was home to the 1995 peace talks that resulted in the Dayton Peace Accords between Yugoslavia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia, which ended a three-and-half-year war in Bosnia.Brad Lendon, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Confab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confab. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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