parleyed

verb

Definition of parleyednext
past tense of parley
as in consulted
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem in an effort to win the goodwill of the locals, the developers parleyed with them before finalizing plans for the massive mall

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  1. consulted
  2. conferred
  3. discussed
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  • Feasibility calculations are currently being explored at United, with significantly higher prices for season tickets factored in, although nothing has been decided and the club say fans will be consulted.
    Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Streaming currently accounts for about eighty per cent of the American recording industry’s revenue, and in recent years Spotify’s health is often consulted as a measure for the health of the music business over all.
    Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • This number should be zero or close to it if herd immunity existed, which refers to the protection conferred onto a community against a contagious disease when a certain percentage of the population becomes immune.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Harvard’s lofty position is apparent on the chart below, showcasing the number of degrees conferred amongst the elite.
    Ross Pomeroy, Big Think, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • The group also discussed the use of these new models for SWE-bench operations, or in other words, for implementing real-world software tasks.
    John Werner, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Much less discussed was Shel Talmy, who died at 87, one week after Jones.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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