as in consulting
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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At least one option with a premium of under $20 exists in almost every region of the country, according to the consulting firm Oliver Wyman.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
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Most hemorrhoids can be treated with over-the-counter topical medications, such as hydrocortisone or witch hazel, but Rao recommends consulting a doctor if the hemorrhoids become recurrent, painful or bleed excessively.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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These apps are built for the sole purpose of conferring with people about their mental health, see my coverage at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Then, as now, Washington saw the technology as potentially conferring a strategic and military advantage, and much of the funding for AI research came from the Pentagon.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Pigatt, director of small business and membership services at the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, plans on discussing the effects of the new open carry legislation with business people at an upcoming meeting.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Last Temptation of Christ Guadagnino goes back to the source material when discussing this Scorsese film citing the novel its based on in the same breath as Marty.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Oct. 2025
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She’s been talking to private equity about the idea of selling her practice.—
Kenzi Abou-Sabe,
NBC news,
9 Oct. 2025
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The show was born at a Mipcom dinner a couple of years back where Jonathan Shrank, TheSoul Publishing VP, Streaming & Content Partnerships, and Julia Rowlands, SVP Co-Productions, Sales and Acquisitions, Banijay Kids & Family, were talking abut their pets.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Parleying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parleying. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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