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talk over
verb
talked over; talking over; talks over
: to review or consider in conversation : discuss
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Examples of talk over in a Sentence
your father and I will have to talk it over before agreeing to let you go on the class trip
Recent Examples on the Web
Bidwill reiterated the same concerns during a later meeting with city officials and VAI executives, and stressed the importance of including the Cardinals in the talks over the project’s design.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 15 Mar. 2024
Burns toured the Middle East over the past several days trying to push talks over the finish line.
—Leo Sands, Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2024
In the talks over releasing hostages and implementing a cease-fire, Egyptian intelligence has been a conduit to Hamas, and the Qataris have been a conduit to the militant group's political leadership.
—Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2024
Qatar said this threatens to undermine talks over a new deal.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 25 Jan. 2024
Meanwhile, certain irritations exceed the boundaries of workplace settings; Whether at home or in the office, workers fume at colleagues taking credit for their work (46%), talking over them (36%), and micromanaging (34%).
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
Right on time, the quiet room fills with giggles and sneaker squeaks as children pile into the space, each one excitedly talking over the other.
—Maya Eaglin, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2024
So, Van Buren was better at going out and talking over politics and getting the Jacksonian program through Congress, which is a part of being a successful president.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2024
However, talking over the demo is disrespectful to both your flight attendants and nearby passengers.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 5 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1734, in the meaning defined above
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“Talk over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20over. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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