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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The announcement was made at the Air and Space Forces Association Air Warfare Symposium, where defense leaders gathered to discuss next-generation airpower.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026 -
Drewenski’s first act as mayor was to appoint an acting clerk, following a process of seeking and interviewing applicants from the public that was discussed at the previous City Council meeting.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Richard Sher’s panel of Pat McDonough, Sheila Dixon, Adam Wood and Dick Gelfman debate this issue.—
Bill Wachsberger,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2026
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The jury is expect to be back in court on Monday afternoon to hear closing arguments after the attorneys debate the final charge instructions.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Also on Thursday in Geneva, Witkoff and Kushner are due to hold a third round of indirect talks over Iran's nuclear program with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, mediated by Oman.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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Babyfxce’s previous album was more like a smorgasbord, doling out dirty talk over thumping twerk-drill and groovy funk beats.—
Matthew Ritchie,
Pitchfork,
23 Feb. 2026
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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 2 Mar. 2026.
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