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as in debates
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
the discussion about the club budget went on for hours
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as in conversations
talking or a talk between two or more people
discussions around the watercooler at work
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Recent Examples of discussions
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon The discussions at the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock marked the first negotiations since Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding last week to end their conflict and extend a shaky ceasefire for at least 60 days.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe private discussions, said talks included clarifying what Iran meant by recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz.
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Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Matching shirts, bows and pompoms now accompany performances, lunchtime discussions and a sense of belonging.
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Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers players frequently find themselves at the center of discussions beyond baseball.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
But the town hall discussions, community coalitions, public petitions and even farmers’ unions reflect American democracy at work.
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Rachel Mural,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
One source with knowledge of early discussions of the executive order said the idea of banning foreign nationals from working on such models had been floated for that order, but the idea never made it into a draft.
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Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Other footage showed the president having discussions with other guests.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe private discussions, said talks included clarifying what Iran meant by recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz.
—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Matching shirts, bows and pompoms now accompany performances, lunchtime discussions and a sense of belonging.
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Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers players frequently find themselves at the center of discussions beyond baseball.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
But the town hall discussions, community coalitions, public petitions and even farmers’ unions reflect American democracy at work.
—
Rachel Mural,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
One source with knowledge of early discussions of the executive order said the idea of banning foreign nationals from working on such models had been floated for that order, but the idea never made it into a draft.
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Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Other footage showed the president having discussions with other guests.
—
Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussions
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The measure received bipartisan support from legislators and was approved with little discussion Thursday, unlike the housing bond and ‘rainy day fund’ debates.
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But the conversations and debates happening — whether within families, in clinics, or on public platforms — should be based on facts, not judgment.
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One of Wood’s earliest conversations with Reid centered on abandoning the heeled footwear that helped define earlier versions of the character.
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Based on extensive research and conversations with Ms Lee, her family and others in her circle, Roché’s narrative emphasizes how much faith, patience and tireless effort was required of Lee’s generation just to secure the basic dignities of American citizenship.
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On Friday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said consultations through mediators were ongoing regarding the next phase of negotiations to draft a final agreement.
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Contracting with a reputable Medicare brokerage to offer one-on-one consultations to your retiring employees costs your company nothing and delivers significant value.
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The analysts said recent talks between Japan and the Philippines over overlapping claims in their exclusive economic zones east of Taiwan may have been the impetus for the MSA mission east of Tawain.
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Any renewal of heavy fighting could threaten the broader diplomatic talks, since Iran has demanded that a full truce in Lebanon be part of any comprehensive deal.
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Talcove consults with the government on tracking illicit funds.
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But since this efficiency exercise was first announced, the amount the state expects to save from the consults’ recommendations has been dramatically reduced.
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The film traces a father-son relationship across several years through recurring dialogues, with the director choosing to leave the conclusion open.
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By bringing suppliers together, Source also intends to open up more dialogues.
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There had always been a party element to the Red44 conferences, but now, in Chicago, the group was finally reaching a breaking point, partly owing to explosive growth on Burdette’s side of the business.
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The Big 12 owned the 2026 NBA draft like few conferences in recent years.
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Raymond Meza, who chaired the Charter Reform Commission, acknowledged that pay, staffing and the cost of each council office didn’t come up during his panel’s deliberations.
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All documents, including drafts and internal deliberations, concerning MLB’s decision to issue and publicly announce the June 2026 warnings, and any analysis of whether doing so adhered to the Code or with MLB’s treatment of comparable non-religious expression.
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