as in discussed
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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One idea that has already been discussed internally would see Real Madrid being effectively split into two different entities — separating the football side from the business side.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025 -
But sources told Fortune that these cuts are being discussed differently internally than the typical URA process.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Over multiple video updates, Tawes debated on what to do with the stray.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The really repressive power of the state to stop alternative ideas from coming into circulation, from being debated and from having the chance to build their case.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Batted (around or back and forth).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batted%20%28around%20or%20back%20and%20forth%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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