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as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
seemingly endless palaver between the negotiating parties
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as in chats
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
we should get together and have a nice palaver sometime
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as in talks
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
mothers palavering and drinking coffee while watching their children play
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as in coaxes
to get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery
I let the salesclerk at the electronics store palaver me into a service contract that I didn't need
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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 -
The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe private discussions, said talks included clarifying what Iran meant by recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The suspects, who prepared to travel to the Washington, DC, area from all over the country, made their plans over social media and in group chats, according to federal charging documents.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Biohacking has slipped out of Silicon Valley group chats and into strip malls, concierge offices and wellness chains with hundreds of locations.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Oil prices are easing as ceasefire talks advance, but the real story is that the market defused the Hormuz crisis long before diplomacy did.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Years later, Eggers still talks as much about Taylor-Joy’s work ethic as her talent.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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The warm, dry climate coaxes concentrated fruit from a dizzying range of soils, yielding powerful wines that recontextualize familiar varieties.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 June 2026
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In the premium tier are Royal Caribbean and the adults-only Virgin Voyages, which coaxes guests to party with a wink and a nod, hosting onboard events like the welcome Pajama Party and the popular, immersive Scarlet Night at least once per voyage.—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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On Friday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said consultations through mediators were ongoing regarding the next phase of negotiations to draft a final agreement.—
Erin Cunningham,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Contracting with a reputable Medicare brokerage to offer one-on-one consultations to your retiring employees costs your company nothing and delivers significant value.—
Sylvia Gordon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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In the last year or two, there was chatter and debate whether Messi would actually be selected to join the national team again.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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If circumstances had gone Spain’s way with more clinical finishing or a Cape Verde defender making a mistake, then the result would have been different and a lot of the chatter currently happening (including here) would likely not be happening.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Epstein converses with Summers Larry Summers, Clinton’s Treasury secretary and the director of the National Economic Council under former President Obama, corresponded with Epstein numerous times via email.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
13 Nov. 2025
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Lawmakers in Haiti, for example, have been known to pause parliamentary debates to watch Brazil play.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Research grounded in social identity theory suggests that people frequently incorporate national attachment into their personal identity, which helps explain why debates about patriotism can feel deeply emotional rather than purely intellectual.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Palavers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palavers. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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