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noun

Definition of parley

as in symposium

a meeting featuring a group discussion held a parley to debate the proposed change in the town's zoning laws

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as in discussion

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue can we meet for an informal parley to see if we can effect a compromise?

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to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem in an effort to win the goodwill of the locals, the developers parleyed with them before finalizing plans for the massive mall

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Noun

And, as part of the risk calculation, this parleys into the probability assessment. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026 Notifications and requests for parley must be unambiguously left by the cyber privateer so as to allow the right of parley to be exercised in a timely fashion. — Rick Bennett, Time, 17 Sep. 2025

Verb

This international exposure Emad hopes to parley into a Hollywood career. — John Bleasdale, Variety, 7 Dec. 2022 The tectonic buzz and growl of a didgeridoo, played with athletic skill by Harry Wilson, parleyed with the music, then settled beneath it like bedrock. — Matthew Guerrieri, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2019 See All Example Sentences for parley

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Noun

Since then, the company has emerged as a key strategic firm in the country’s ambition to dominate future technology, with its founder Wang Xingxing seated in the front row at President Xi Jinping’s rare symposium with top tech businesses last year.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
The symposium was moved from a 400-seat auditorium at the National Gallery to a meeting room at Dumbarton Oaks that seats 80.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of symposium

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Tom Buschatzke, director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources, told CNN the water cuts to his state take into account previous discussions and recommendations between the three downstream states.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Legislators have held private discussions about possible changes throughout the year.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of discussion

Verb

North Carolina, where Diaz Stransky practices, has a specialized phone line doctors can call to consult a reproductive psychiatry expert and ask for resources.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Always consult with your primary care doctor before implementing any major changes that can affect your health.

— Renée Onque, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of consult

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Announced at the Hot Chips conference, the processor is the first dual-architecture mainframe chip from IBM and is being developed for future IBM Z and LinuxONE systems.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026
Nothing suggests the Big Ten or any other conference is rushing to take control of the entire NCAA rulebook anytime soon.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of conference

Noun

Agency representatives stated that local government consultations will conclude before the final developers are chosen.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Jo Malone clients can book in-store consultations or consult the brand’s AI Scent Advisor to play matchmaker.

— Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of consultation

Verb

Otto said the owners of the restaurant and of the building will need to confer with their insurance companies on what can be salvaged and how long repairs could take on the building and on the restaurant, which also ran a catering service.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Clay is no longer permitted to celebrate Mass or confer the sacraments.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of confer

Noun

Competition is likely to be tough for classes that are perceived as easier, or for small-group seminars where a larger number of students would fall within the cap.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, those hawking self-help books and products and seminars keep making money.

— Evelyn Skye, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of seminar

Noun

The issue has reanimated a decades-old debate over protectionism within the cattle industry.

— Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Friday's hanging was the first by Takaichi's government and took place during a parliamentary recess — a move criticized as a tactic to avoid public debate.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

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