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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
The United States and Iran have agreed to meet in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday for further discussions, according to another US official.
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Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
While not quite so grandiose, Valdez says discussions are ongoing regarding the bird’s future.
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Ryan Steven Green,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
His show, which ran for nearly four decades, provided a national platform for frank discussions on race, politics, and culture.
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Terry Collins,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The convention also featured 17 fan panels held throughout the day, ranging from voice acting and art to discussions on pop culture and nostalgic cartoons.
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2026
During discussions about elementary and middle school social studies curriculum, board members made addendums, including education about the horrors of communism, why the Second Amendment was created and how counterculture increased the rate of divorce.
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Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
And look for dozens of episodes featuring genre-spanning discussions, debates, and explainers with Rolling Stone’s critics and reporters.
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Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2026
Vice Mayor Jason Lee, who introduced the proposal after months of research and community discussions, said the measure aims to improve public safety while protecting individual rights.
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Bay City News,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
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
Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
While not quite so grandiose, Valdez says discussions are ongoing regarding the bird’s future.
—
Ryan Steven Green,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
His show, which ran for nearly four decades, provided a national platform for frank discussions on race, politics, and culture.
—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The convention also featured 17 fan panels held throughout the day, ranging from voice acting and art to discussions on pop culture and nostalgic cartoons.
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2026
During discussions about elementary and middle school social studies curriculum, board members made addendums, including education about the horrors of communism, why the Second Amendment was created and how counterculture increased the rate of divorce.
—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
And look for dozens of episodes featuring genre-spanning discussions, debates, and explainers with Rolling Stone’s critics and reporters.
—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2026
Vice Mayor Jason Lee, who introduced the proposal after months of research and community discussions, said the measure aims to improve public safety while protecting individual rights.
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Bay City News,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
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.
—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 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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September 23 – October 22 The afternoon favors thoughtful, fair conversations.
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Those conversations taught him to look at himself as someone who could solve problems.
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Start by requesting a full estimate of the procedure, including consultations, lab work, and follow-up appointments.
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Although these other agencies are not specified, these consultations could involve the Department of State, the National Security Council and the Department of Justice.
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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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In the past, nWave films tended to be all about snappy dialogs and babbling protagonists.
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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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