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as in symposiums
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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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
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The discussions come in the wake of the shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school last month that federal officials have said was carried out by a transgender shooter, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025 -
Professors will record their lectures and other classroom discussions in a professional television studio, with quality lighting and audio.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The team consults the Urban Dictionary for meanings of less common terms and reviews an internal document of objectionable configurations.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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The team consults the Urban Dictionary for meanings of less common terms and reviews an internal document of objectionable configurations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An adequate business connection-building organization customarily structures its groups around confidential discussion boards, consistent conferences or meetings, and like-minded experiences.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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These antitrust lawsuits all center on the idea that NCAA member schools and conferences are, like pro franchises, competing businesses.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The survey, purportedly designed to influence Treasury consultations on remote gambling taxation, represents the latest salvo in the industry's campaign against regulatory tightening.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Based in Nashville and working on projects across the country, the firm—which takes virtual consultations—brings its fresh style to new builds, renovations, and single or multiple room designs.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Educators can offer seminars on digital literacy for parents and children, equipping families with tools to navigate online spaces more safely.—
Alvin Thomas,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Interns are paid and work between 10 to 15 weeks with opportunities to attend workshops and seminars that teach topics like email etiquette, how to create elevator pitches and other social skills.—
Peyton Robinson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, cautioned that the talks were in the early stages and that no proposal has been finalized.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Friday’s list, beyond Death, Grief and Bereavement, included talks on the basics of American Sign Language and autism spectrum distorders.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The chef and cookbook author discusses breastfeeding in public and feeding her 14-month-old spicy food.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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A little before that, McElwee inserts an extremely candid interview in which Adrian, who has just gotten out of another rehab program in Colorado, discusses his addiction problems with honesty and intelligence.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sanders, the 20-year-old daughter of director Rupert Sanders and English model Liberty Ross, wore a strapless black bodycon dress with sheer side panels and a lace bodice.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Her studio now employs six artisans who turn fabric offcuts from garment factories, batik workshops and bridal ateliers into one-of-a-kind tapestries and architectural panels.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Parleys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parleys. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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