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
your father and I will have to talk it over before agreeing to let you go on the class trip
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Recent Examples of talk over
There were talks over a swap deal with Wolverhampton Wanderers involving Conor Coady and Craig Dawson, but they were shortlived.
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Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
The man stared at the Ukrainian soldiers for a moment, attentive to the mouths of those mute men talking over each other.
—Samanta Schweblin, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025
And there is always a chance the fighting might resume after the six-week initial truce if talks over a permanent one collapsed.
—Vivian Yee, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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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Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
The man stared at the Ukrainian soldiers for a moment, attentive to the mouths of those mute men talking over each other.
—Samanta Schweblin, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025
And there is always a chance the fighting might resume after the six-week initial truce if talks over a permanent one collapsed.
—Vivian Yee, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk over
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Steve Bannon has discussed with New York state prosecutors a potential plea deal in its criminal case charging the longtime ally of President Donald Trump with defrauding donors to a southern border wall, according to media reports.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Today, world leaders from over 90 countries will gather in Paris to discuss artificial intelligence policy.—
Henry Papadatos,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article Candidates for Evanston mayor and City Council debated what the next four years, and the next 20 years, should look like in the city at a forum hosted at the former site of Second Church of Christ on Feb. 9.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Officials are also debating possible new homebuilding regulations, including rezoning for lower housing density in especially fire-prone areas, and expediting a set of forthcoming standards for removing debris, flammable vegetation and wooden fences from the perimeters of homes.—
Monica Hunter-Hart,
Forbes,
16 Feb. 2025
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While it can be argued that the 20th century was defined by long-term employment and prioritizing a sense of stability, the modern landscape—carved in large by younger generations—revolves around personal fulfillment, work-life balance, and a sense of belonging.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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First, the firm argues that the company’s intrinsic value has been obscured by its inefficient conglomerate structure, resulting in it trading in line with its lowest multiple refining segment despite a majority of EBITDA coming from its other premium businesses.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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