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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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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

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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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Participants at the symposium also explored athletics, adult learners, career readiness, federal policy, international partnerships, alumni engagement, and philanthropy across the African continent.

— Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Picard had organized a daylong symposium to give fellow mitochondria enthusiasts a chance to discuss the latest findings in their rapidly growing field, from immune cell bioenergetics to time perception.

— Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026

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When leaders focus too heavily on their own agenda, however, the discussion can quickly become transactional, leaving one or both sides without a clear sense of value or progress.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Adding pace to their attacks In some respects, this point harks back to discussions people were having last summer.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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Prevent bats from re-entering by sealing entry points, adding screens, or consulting a professional if needed.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026
Currently, some consumers get them online from a risky, unregulated gray market, without ever consulting a physician.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

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An imminent showdown That’s exactly what critics say makes the structure look less like a genuine consultation and more like leverage.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 31 July 2026
No subsequent consultation process, however well intentioned, can replace early engagement with the appropriate FIFA bodies and the football family.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of consultation

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These tokens, offered by firms like Tessera, provide economic exposure to underlying assets but do not confer direct ownership, voting rights, or share registry inclusion.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
After the hearing, the board will confer privately in a closed session and then announce their decision publicly Friday, according to the spokesperson.

— Jerry Nowicki, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of confer

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The unrelated minor, the cross-listed seminar, the summer spent on a research project outside a student’s major often foster the very adaptability, range, and connective thinking that employers want.

— Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
This week offers you a mini growth spurt or glow up of sorts, culminating in a Venus-Uranus trine on August 11 that may delight you with an unexpectedly good time in a foreign land or philosophy seminar.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

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Two of the three major GOP candidates for Minnesota governor faced off in a debate on Friday night, 11 days before the August primary.

— Esme Murphy, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Just months after the Charlotte region’s transportation board voted to kill support for the Interstate 77 South Toll lane project, talks of community investments that could be brought forth by the controversial project has reignited the debate.

— DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

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