as in to discuss
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
your father and I will have to talk it over before agreeing to let you go on the class trip
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Recent Examples of talk over
Does Meghan talk over Harry in Zoom meetings?
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
As with Casemiro, the 33-year-old defender’s contract is set to expire at the end of June, but this was another commanding display to strengthen his hand in talks over a new one, albeit potentially on reduced terms.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The two sides had been in increasingly contentious talks over those limitations for months, Reuters first reported.
—Jack Queen, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
On Monday the House stripped took up the Senate’s version of the bill (SB 7040) to extend the fund, which expired last month, and put its preferred version, setting up talks over the issue during formal budget negotiations.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
As with Casemiro, the 33-year-old defender’s contract is set to expire at the end of June, but this was another commanding display to strengthen his hand in talks over a new one, albeit potentially on reduced terms.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The two sides had been in increasingly contentious talks over those limitations for months, Reuters first reported.
—Jack Queen, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
On Monday the House stripped took up the Senate’s version of the bill (SB 7040) to extend the fund, which expired last month, and put its preferred version, setting up talks over the issue during formal budget negotiations.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk over
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Inside Inter Miami’s latest episode discusses how the new stadium looked, felt and how the operational logistics played out during its premiere last Saturday with reactions from team owners David Beckham and Jorge Mas.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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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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Pop culture depictions of school shootings have often stoked controversy, with many viewers debating the line between storytelling and sensitivity.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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As lawmakers debate, business owners like him remain worried about getting served with lawsuit papers.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Steyer argued that California should restructure the market and expand alternative fuel sources, including importing refined fuel if necessary.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The case was originally set in Wise County but later moved to Tarrant County after defense attorneys argued for a change of venue, saying the defendant wouldn’t receive a fair trial in Wise County.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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