as in discussing
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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Such methods can be more convenient than consulting websites or discussing such issues with a friend, neighbor or faith leader.
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The dour feeling that this book produces is the exact opposite of the invigorating excitement that Scorsese conveys when discussing movie magic.
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Lawyers are increasingly debating the role of outside investment in law firms, alternative business structures, multidisciplinary practices, and the growing influence of technology companies and private capital on the delivery of legal services.
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The other was Michael Longfellow’s sketch about a guy dying at the top of a waterslide and debating whether he should be pushed down the slide or carried down the stairs, which was the only thing Bargatze kept talking about all week.
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Windsor-Smith also cuts this dialogue into smaller pieces, sometimes causing dialogue to overlap other dialogue, as if the speakers are excitedly talking over one another.
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The finale of Lost still has people talking over 15 years later.
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In 2022, Kroger announced a plan to merge with rival Albertsons, arguing that a larger chain would be better able to compete against rivals.
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The Department of Justice on Thursday declined to turn over additional information from the Epstein files as ordered by a judge, arguing the materials include sensitive victim information or were appropriately redacted as required by law.
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“Batting (around or back and forth).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batting%20%28around%20or%20back%20and%20forth%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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