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bandies

verb

present tense third-person singular of bandy

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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While Washington debates another extension, its rivals are designing the next generation of commercial ties with Africa.

— Daniele Nyirandutiye, semafor.com, 6 July 2026
While the country debates its own past, Stan Franklin was at the memorial thinking about its future.

— Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026

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On the track, Jay discusses Beyoncé’s previous miscarriages and his excitement about being a dad.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 July 2026
Click Here to listen] Ford discusses the challenges facing the non-profit sector in Arkansas and how the foundation helps non-profits accomplish their missions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 July 2026

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However, Chad Nelsen, CEO of the Surfrider Foundation, argues that California’s beach access laws and tradition are well established and should have come as no surprise to someone capable of purchasing 53 acres of prime shoreline.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 16 July 2026
Trump has been pushing Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act, but Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) argues that the GOP doesn’t have the 60 votes needed to pass the legislation.

— Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026

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