as in discussed
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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Colbert, Seth Meyers, and others in the late-night field have openly discussed the struggle to balance topical humor with sensitivity to network standards and political divisions.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025 -
Many nodded their heads in agreement as people discussed the sports thriller’s tropes and themes, which included sentiments from ex-athletes and people who are spiritual.—
Alexa Stone,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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The coming weeks—as Kirk's legacy is again debated on podcasts and interviews—may offer an answer.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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In the public square, opposing views aren't debated—they're flagged or muted.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The defense attorney also argued that there could be a ruling on the new evidence in Kay’s habeas corpus petition in federal court this fall.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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In the search case, Google argued that AI was reshaping how people find information online, and therefore, structural remedies were unnecessary.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Talked over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talked%20over. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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