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
Fans have been bandying this theory around for weeks, and her reaction to Gaitok staring them down at the Muay Thai fight could give it a bit more credence.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Late last year, when Allardice's future appeared tenuous, Sanjog Gupta, Disney Star head of sports, had been bandied around as a possible replacement, according to industry sources.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Fans have been bandying this theory around for weeks, and her reaction to Gaitok staring them down at the Muay Thai fight could give it a bit more credence.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The top number that’s been bandied is 25 percent, but the only thing that’s certain is that tariffs are forthcoming.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Late last year, when Allardice's future appeared tenuous, Sanjog Gupta, Disney Star head of sports, had been bandied around as a possible replacement, according to industry sources.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Fans have been bandying this theory around for weeks, and her reaction to Gaitok staring them down at the Muay Thai fight could give it a bit more credence.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The top number that’s been bandied is 25 percent, but the only thing that’s certain is that tariffs are forthcoming.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Detectives have reached out to several police agencies across the country to discuss various suspects and cases that have any similarities to the Fleming case, the release states.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
8 Aug. 2025
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to convene his high-level security cabinet on Thursday to discuss expanding the war against Hamas, including the potential full military occupation of the Gaza Strip.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ohio lawmakers debated everything from home grow restrictions to penalizing passengers who smoke in the car.—
Haley BeMiller,
The Enquirer,
17 Aug. 2025
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And Just Like That … Club, our subscriber-exclusive newsletter obsessing over, dissecting, and debating everything about season three.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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Though some have argued there are similarities in how Trump works as a statesman, in comparison to Reagan.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Some animal rights groups argued the decision sets a dangerous precedent, including Bear Defenders, a campaign to oppose the expansion of bear hunting in Florida.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Bandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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