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 bandied around the idea of going out to dinner for their anniversary

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Recent Examples of bandy Any available data on the trend is murky and outdated, but the numbers that keep getting bandied around are from Gartner’s estimates, circa 2021, that 80% of all applications development will eventually take place outside IT departments. Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024 The names of hopefuls bandied around by pundits and Democratic voters alike have spanned the country, age groups, and the gradations of the liberal spectrum. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024 Phrases like ‘facial in a jar’ are bandied around all the time but I truly am left with noticeably plumper, more radiant skin; such instant results don’t come often where skincare is concerned. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 19 July 2024 In a sign of how much time has passed since Purple Rain opened in theaters and elevated Prince to an entirely new pop-culture echelon, Jacobs-Jenkins — who was born the same year of the movie and album — hadn’t seen the film until the idea for a show was bandied around. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for bandy 
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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
  • When a high-level teleconference was convened to discuss the matter, Ford was noticeably absent.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
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  • Fourth of July is still six months away, but Cupertino leaders already are debating whether to bring back a popular fireworks display that got cancelled last year due a multi-million dollar budget deficit.
    Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Around the country, from Pennsylvania to Portland, cities and states are debating how to establish equal rights for independents and passing reforms.
    Jeremy Gruber, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
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  • With its central storyline about a city on the brink of a natural disaster, underscored by the personal threat of deportation for a member of the 126, it could be argued that tonight’s 9-1-1: Lone Star‘s series finale (Fox, 8/7c) is its timeliest episode yet.
    Andy Swift, TVLine, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Psychotic delusions drove Laws to choke her grandmother, Doris Ruth Novella, 70, stab her and then beat her with a hammer on Feb. 20, 2020, Laws’ attorney argued, KSAT reports.
    KC Baker, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025

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“Bandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandy. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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