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
the issue's been batted around, but nothing's ever been done
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And earlier this month, the company discussed its desire to build 50 homes adjacent to The Fort restaurant near Morrison, which Revesco and Denver-based City Street Investors purchased in January.—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
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For instance, the president discussed details of the negotiations in phone calls with reporters on Friday.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Policy experts have begun to debate whether the act applies to negotiations beyond free broadcast TV distribution.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Curriculum debates crop up occasionally.—
Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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If voices talk over each other, name the order and suggest quick check-ins, because a little structure keeps momentum friendly and fun for everyone.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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When global volatility calls for better domestic execution, Washington often falls into complacency, preferring talk over action.—
Dan Romito,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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Democrats are demanding that Mills also be expelled, arguing similar conduct should have similar outcomes.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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Arteta and his Arsenal squad have, of course, downplayed the noise around the club this season, arguing that the widespread mocking doesn’t impact the inner sanctum of the team.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Bat (around or back and forth).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bat%20%28around%20or%20back%20and%20forth%29. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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