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
The stock market extended Monday's strong session, led by investor optimism for an end to the Iran war despite a breakdown in peace talks over the weekend.
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
The blockade follows failed ceasefire talks over Iran’s nuclear program, with the current truce expiring April 22 and no clear path to resuming negotiations.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Neither side appears to have budged much from its ceasefire terms during face-to-face talks over 21 hours.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Pakistan believed that talks over several days could bring the two sides together.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
The blockade follows failed ceasefire talks over Iran’s nuclear program, with the current truce expiring April 22 and no clear path to resuming negotiations.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Neither side appears to have budged much from its ceasefire terms during face-to-face talks over 21 hours.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Pakistan believed that talks over several days could bring the two sides together.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk over
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And earlier this month, the company discussed its desire to build 50 homes adjacent to The Fort restaurant near Morrison, which Revesco and Denver-based City Street Investors purchased in January.—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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For instance, the president discussed details of the negotiations in phone calls with reporters on Friday.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Idaho lawmakers spent hours debating a surge in rodents menacing Boise-area gardens and kitchens and threatening agriculture and public health.—
Karin Brulliard,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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While city leaders debated how to restructure the system, LAHSA employees said the uncertainty is already taking a toll.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Democrats are demanding that Mills also be expelled, arguing similar conduct should have similar outcomes.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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Arteta and his Arsenal squad have, of course, downplayed the noise around the club this season, arguing that the widespread mocking doesn’t impact the inner sanctum of the team.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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