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noun

plural of parley

as in seminars

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 discussions

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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parleys

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verb

present tense third-person singular of parley

as in consults

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

Careers made and ruined, departments torn apart, writing programs turned into sensitivity seminars, political witch hunts, public opprobrium, ignorant media attacks, the whole ball of wax.

— Emily Eakin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
One-on-one meetings and industry seminars conclude on July 25.

— Jennie Punter, Variety, 24 July 2026

Definition of seminars

Noun

Sources briefed on discussions have indicated that no deal has been agreed between the clubs but negotiations remain ongoing.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
The Heat has had discussions with the representatives for both players, according to league sources.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of discussions

Verb

Rodríguez consults him on domestic appointments, including her selection of a Defense Minister, according to three officials familiar with the arrangement.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026
The two sermons explore the Old Testament story of the Witch of Endor, in which King Saul consults a witch before a battle against the Philistines.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of consults

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There’s also the matter of whether smaller conferences, long in favor of the bill, would remain so now that their bigger competition is being allowed to directly pay players more than double what was previously allowed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
The Playoff remains parked at 12 teams, and some G6 conferences shuffled teams, now including North Dakota State and Sacramento State.

— Jason Kirk, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of conferences

Verb

Once any studio can reach a television over the open internet, owning the wire no longer confers the same advantage over owning the content, and the two businesses no longer share the same reason to sit together.

— Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Nearly every step confers a benefit on someone; almost none imposes a cost on the party that walks away.

— Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 25 June 2026

Definition of confers

Noun

Inside the hammam, an entire hallway is devoted to visually telling their love story through art and historic panels.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Gerber wore a black chiffon gown made from long, sheer panels and narrow rows of vertical ruffles, with deep V necklines cut into the front and back.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

Definition of panels

Noun

Ryan is a keynote speaker who gives talks on leadership, culture, and personal excellence.

— Big Think, Big Think, 5 Aug. 2026
In addition to the gallery program, ARTnews will present the Art Week NYC Hub, with a full slate of live interviews, panel discussions, artist talks, and other editorial programming to be announced in hte coming months.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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