Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandied (about)
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Everyone even rumored to be involved would be shown the door.—
Ann Larson,
Time,
11 June 2026 -
The announcement sparked backlash from fans of the late Hollywood icon, who is rumored to have included a clause in his will preventing the making of any movies about his life.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
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Andy Dick made headlines after the aftermath of an apparent drug overdose was captured on video and circulated via TMZ.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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Another petition seeking a one-year extension is being circulated by members of both parties.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Kinney also dished five assists against two turnovers with two steals and one rebound while starting and playing 11 minutes.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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Starting to drive, Miles instead dished a pass to Howard for an open layup.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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The study reveals that 68% of job seekers want salary information disclosed upfront in job descriptions, but only 48% of hiring managers provide it at that stage.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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In the world of music, Kanye West has publicly disclosed his diagnosis of bipolar disorder, bringing attention, albeit controversially, to the challenges of living with a serious mental health condition under public scrutiny.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
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Additionally, the letter states that Dulacki gossiped about a subordinate having an affair.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
11 July 2025
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In the series’ signature shot, neighbors gossiped from their windows across the airshaft, their voices overlapping.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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“Bandied (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandied%20%28about%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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