parleyed

Definition of parleyednext
past tense of parley
as in consulted
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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Recent Examples of parleyed Williams parleyed his success with the Eagles into a four-year, $104 million deal with the Patriots this offseason. Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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  • Culin also consulted with other scholars and collectors to produce his final report 14 years later, which includes over 1,100 illustrations and descriptions of 239 sets of dice from 130 different tribes.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Her daughter, who had power of attorney, says she was never consulted.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • Sauer said there is historical evidence to support understanding birthright citizenship as being conferred to people who don't owe allegiance to any other country.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The first designation, conferred by the State Department, carries the weight of criminal law and national security doctrine as well as immigration consequences.
    James LaPorta, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • Opponents of the conversion therapy ban argued the changes discussed Wednesday still run afoul of the Supreme Court's decision and undermine First Amendment protections.
    Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • During a candidate forum last month, several candidates discussed efforts to improve biking trails and walkability in North Kansas City, expanding community involvement and rising home prices.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026

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“Parleyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parleyed. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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