parleyed

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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  • Tidmarsh said the committees would still be consulted on general issues like how to regulate different classes of drugs.
    Arthur Allen, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
  • In July 2022, Nelson consulted with her dermatologist about her burns during a routine skin check.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • Australia uses the Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) designation, conferred by Engineers Australia, signaling high competency and commitment to ongoing development.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Her doctor there conferred with hospital attorneys, in search of an exception, but found none.
    Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2025
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  • The gathering, billed as a briefing rather than a fullblown hearing, included a slate of experts in science, defense and technology who discussed with members of Congress how understanding the unexplained phenomena could lead to scientific breakthroughs and enhance national security.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The controversy, which concerns an endorsement deal Kawhi Leonard signed with Clippers’ sponsor Aspiration, has been discussed extensively.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Parleyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parleyed. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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