as in debates
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 talks over
One official, with direct knowledge of the negotiations, said how Iran would give it up would be subject to further talks over the 60-day period.
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ABC News, 25 May 2026
Meanwhile, Eurozone bond yields fell on Monday as progress on peace talks over the weekend eased traders’ concerns over inflation and reduced expectations of central bank rate hikes.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Bloomberg News reported in April the two real estate investment trusts, which are among the biggest apartment developers in the US, were in exploratory talks over what would be one of the largest real estate deals ever.
—Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Meanwhile, in an interview with Spanish TV station La Sexta on Wednesday evening, Perez confirmed — as previously reported by The Athletic — that talks over the renewal of the Brazilian’s contract, which expires in June 2027, are stalled.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 15 May 2026
But talks over those reforms failed in the Senate.
—Stefan Becket, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Araghchi also traveled to Oman and Pakistan for talks over the weekend.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Oil rose after efforts to resume peace talks over the Iran war stalled, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining virtually impassable, extending disruptions in the Middle East that have roiled global markets.
—Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
But a high-level delegation from Washington that traveled to the Middle East failed to make significant progress in peace talks over the past few days.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 25 May 2026
Meanwhile, Eurozone bond yields fell on Monday as progress on peace talks over the weekend eased traders’ concerns over inflation and reduced expectations of central bank rate hikes.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Bloomberg News reported in April the two real estate investment trusts, which are among the biggest apartment developers in the US, were in exploratory talks over what would be one of the largest real estate deals ever.
—Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Meanwhile, in an interview with Spanish TV station La Sexta on Wednesday evening, Perez confirmed — as previously reported by The Athletic — that talks over the renewal of the Brazilian’s contract, which expires in June 2027, are stalled.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 15 May 2026
But talks over those reforms failed in the Senate.
—Stefan Becket, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Araghchi also traveled to Oman and Pakistan for talks over the weekend.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Oil rose after efforts to resume peace talks over the Iran war stalled, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining virtually impassable, extending disruptions in the Middle East that have roiled global markets.
—Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
But a high-level delegation from Washington that traveled to the Middle East failed to make significant progress in peace talks over the past few days.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talks over
Verb
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As the podcast industry debates the definition of a podcast and wades through unclear ad measurement tools, a secret industrywide taskforce has been meeting to combat the problem.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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Finally, leaders should pay attention to who speaks less when one person debates more.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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This entry discusses theories of press–government relations, the functions of the state in relation to the press, and characterizations of the press’s role in relation to government.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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The group — which the neighbors call a pod and numbers about 10 — often discusses their older years at the weekly dinners that started in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which devastated the Asheville area in September 2024.—
Jessica Blough,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Flanagan’s campaign argues this year’s will be different because Craig has skipped the convention altogether.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Commentary and opinions The Republican assault on Obamacare has created a healthcare bloodbath, with worse yet to come, argues columnist Michael Hiltzik.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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