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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Back in Europe, regional leaders will converge in Copenhagen on Wednesday to discuss measures to bolster the continent’s security, following a recent spate of airspace incursions in countries including Denmark, Poland, Romania and Estonia.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
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Women who are at higher risk with a family history of breast cancer or other risk factors should discuss timing of screening with their health care provider.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 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 4 Oct. 2025.
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