as in discussed
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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Spies discussed his time in the pods, the toughest moments during filming, his time in Cincinnati, his go‑to Skyline Chili order and more.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Apr. 2026 -
Both parties discussed a settlement agreement March 10, according to a status update in the case.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Congress anticipated those rising costs and debated extending the enhanced premium tax credits toward the end of last year.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Why the Rooney Rule is being debated The Rooney Rule is again under scrutiny after Florida Republican attorney general James Uthmeier sent NFL commissioner Roger Goodell a letter earlier this month calling for the policy to be scrapped.—
Mac Engel
March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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For months, Smith did not see her husband at all and only talked over the phone.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Big ones, small ones, and anything in between could be talked over while Mercury transits your 9th House of Learning.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Hashed (over or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hashed%20%28over%20or%20out%29. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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