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
bandied around the idea of going out to dinner for their anniversary
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Any available data on the trend is murky and outdated, but the numbers that keep getting bandied around are from Gartner’s estimates, circa 2021, that 80% of all applications development will eventually take place outside IT departments.
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Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
The names of hopefuls bandied around by pundits and Democratic voters alike have spanned the country, age groups, and the gradations of the liberal spectrum.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024
Phrases like ‘facial in a jar’ are bandied around all the time but I truly am left with noticeably plumper, more radiant skin; such instant results don’t come often where skincare is concerned.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 19 July 2024
In a sign of how much time has passed since Purple Rain opened in theaters and elevated Prince to an entirely new pop-culture echelon, Jacobs-Jenkins — who was born the same year of the movie and album — hadn’t seen the film until the idea for a show was bandied around.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2024
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Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
The names of hopefuls bandied around by pundits and Democratic voters alike have spanned the country, age groups, and the gradations of the liberal spectrum.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024
Phrases like ‘facial in a jar’ are bandied around all the time but I truly am left with noticeably plumper, more radiant skin; such instant results don’t come often where skincare is concerned.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 19 July 2024
In a sign of how much time has passed since Purple Rain opened in theaters and elevated Prince to an entirely new pop-culture echelon, Jacobs-Jenkins — who was born the same year of the movie and album — hadn’t seen the film until the idea for a show was bandied around.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2024
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Acquiring a forward, a versatile midfielder, a full-back and a goalkeeper has also been discussed, with Newcastle open to reinforcing every area across the team.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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Macron, 47, visited the Oval Office for a Feb. 24 meeting with Trump, 78, where the two presidents discussed Russia and Ukraine's three-year war — with a focus on resolving which country is responsible financially for supplying aid to Ukraine.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Private Sector Responsibility: A Strategic Imperative As policymakers debate sweeping changes, the private sector must recognize the direct impact on human capital management and long-term business viability.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The House is likely to release its version of the state budget in mid-April and debate it at the end of the month.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, some analysts remain bullish — for example, ARK Invest famously projects massive long-term upside for Tesla, and Wedbush’s Dan Ives argues that autonomous tech is the holy grail that will eventually vindicate Tesla’s valuation.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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In Syria, Abu Abdullah argued citizens were hoping for a non-sectarian framework for their future government.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Bandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandy. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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