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
Democrats have escalated their negotiating tactics with congressional Republicans and White House officials, who've been in sensitive talks over reforming the 9/11-era Cabinet agency since federal agents killed a second Minnesotan, 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti, in January.
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Zachary Schermele, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Carvajal’s contract expires in June, and no talks over a renewal have been held so far.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The bill extends current DHS funding levels for two weeks to allow talks over new accountability requirements for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other enforcement agencies.
—Eric Lau, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Under the terms, Democrats would support the five non-DHS funding bills, while extending funding for DHS at current levels for two weeks while talks over broader reforms continue.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Amid heated talks over Greenland and tariffs In Davos, legendary hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio warned of another kind of conflict—a capital war, in which foreign investment is used as leverage for coercion.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
If someone talks over you, stay generous yet firm and restate your idea calmly, because centered delivery often wins the room.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
Earlier this week, shares slumped on a report that talks over a $10 billion data center deal with Blue Owl Capital had reached a standstill.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
The breakdown of the talks over the ObamaCare subsidies means Congress is out of time to prevent out-of-pocket health costs from skyrocketing for millions of people at the start of next year.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2025
Zachary Schermele, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Carvajal’s contract expires in June, and no talks over a renewal have been held so far.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The bill extends current DHS funding levels for two weeks to allow talks over new accountability requirements for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other enforcement agencies.
—Eric Lau, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Under the terms, Democrats would support the five non-DHS funding bills, while extending funding for DHS at current levels for two weeks while talks over broader reforms continue.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Amid heated talks over Greenland and tariffs In Davos, legendary hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio warned of another kind of conflict—a capital war, in which foreign investment is used as leverage for coercion.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
If someone talks over you, stay generous yet firm and restate your idea calmly, because centered delivery often wins the room.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
Earlier this week, shares slumped on a report that talks over a $10 billion data center deal with Blue Owl Capital had reached a standstill.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
The breakdown of the talks over the ObamaCare subsidies means Congress is out of time to prevent out-of-pocket health costs from skyrocketing for millions of people at the start of next year.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talks over
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As of Tuesday, city staff confirmed both hotels have active liquor licenses and are able to serve alcohol as the council debates the renewal.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The trio also debates the long-term viability of MLS’ media rights, and the economic opportunity if the league were to dedicate more resources to selling players.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Beyond her physical transformation, Sarah also discusses her strategy for red carpet dressing, telling the story behind her Chanel feather dress and pants at the show’s premiere.—
Chelsea Daniel,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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This story discusses events that might be disturbing to some readers.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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While the talks were aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, Jafarzadeh argues that for the regime, talks would be nothing more than a tactical delay.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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In a recent column, [Broward Health CEO and Memorial Healthcare interim CEO] Shane Strum argues that closer alignment between Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System is necessary to improve access.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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