talk over

Definition of talk overnext
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 These relationships are all rooted in banter and talking over each other, which can start to sound very same-y and homogeneous. Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 Sportico previously reported that the Yankees and Apollo were in talks over a potential financial injection, with the equity stake expected to buy out existing limited partners in the Yankees. Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2026 While Iran and Oman have been in talks over how to manage traffic through the narrow waterway, an agreement won’t automatically reopen the strait. Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026 It should be pointed out that the Padres fell short in their quest to bolster the offense, though not for lack of trying, according to people familiar with their talks over the past several days and multiple national reports. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for talk over
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  • The singer is also seen discussing her creative thought process on albums like 'Speak Now' and 'Reputation' in the 42-minute Q&A preceding the surprise performance.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Pakistan, which played a key role in brokering a 60-day ceasefire in June, sent a high-level delegation to Iran on Monday to discuss ending the war, the military said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • Supporters are circulating clips of Ossoff’s speeches, debating his prospects against other potential 2028 Democratic contenders and increasingly comparing his trajectory with Obama’s rapid rise from the Senate to the White House.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Opportunities are delayed because organizations are debating whose numbers are correct rather than deciding what actions to take.
    Ashraf Altawashi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • Opponents argue that the nation that won its independence from Denmark in 1944 enjoys all the benefits of European integration with no drawbacks.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Independent investigators, including the late doctor and whistleblower Gao Yaojie, argued the actual number could be much higher.
    CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Talk over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20over. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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