as in debates
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
bandied around the idea of going out to dinner for their anniversary
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Instead, Europe often debates sovereignty while buying dependency.—
Wolfgang Oels,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026 -
Springfield too often debates theory while communities experience consequences.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The latest episode of Inside Inter Miami discusses those questions with reactions from coach Javier Mascherano and defender Maxi Falcon.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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There is a moment of suspense between the runway and the boutique that everyone in the fashion industry knows well, but rarely discusses out loud.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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The suit, filed in Sacramento federal court, argues California’s requirement that all new vehicles sold in the state be zero-emission by 2035 improperly regulates fuel economy — an area the administration says falls under the authority of the federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Farai Maguwu, director of the Centre for Natural Resources Governance, argues Zimbabwe could end up still dependent on foreign mining companies whose priorities ultimately lie elsewhere.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Bandies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandies. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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