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
for months the town councilmen hashed over the proposal to allow a big-box store in their rural community
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On Tuesday, steps away from the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York City, TIME hosted a panel to discuss how AI is transforming systems to address global challenges.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025 -
This was followed by a montage of media reports discussing his return to late-night hosting duties.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was a prolific podcaster, known for debating and defending his conservative, Christian values on the show.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Even if a dissenting perspective isn’t correct or better, dissent brings different views to the fore so that they can be debated, and that improves and sharpens arguments, options and outcomes.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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There has been talk over the last few years that ratings for NFL games have been down and that some fans have stopped watching the league for various reasons.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Her commentary ascends into a full monologue, pulling focus from her perch in the background and eventually outright talking over Harrelson.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Hash (over or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hash%20%28over%20or%20out%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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