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
There has been talk over a potential loan, with Everton having three other senior strikers in Calvert-Lewin, Beto and Armando Broja.
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Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
And most will try to avoid political talk over the holidays.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
Nissan’s strategic partner Mitsubishi is also engaged in talks over joining the group.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
The United States should, in fact, offer Iran a seat at the table during regional talks over Syria’s future, addressing Tehran’s security concerns while calling on its leadership to de-escalate on other fronts.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
And most will try to avoid political talk over the holidays.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
Nissan’s strategic partner Mitsubishi is also engaged in talks over joining the group.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
The United States should, in fact, offer Iran a seat at the table during regional talks over Syria’s future, addressing Tehran’s security concerns while calling on its leadership to de-escalate on other fronts.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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Visitors read the pages of WWD Weekend while discussing standout, past red carpet moments from the award show.Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
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People from across the globe discuss their experiences online, and select members also meet in person.Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
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Legislators spent actual time debating the cannibalism bill.Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
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The budget increased, but debate rages over cuts to some positions Was the LAFD budget cut?Letters to the Editor, Orange County Register, 10 Jan. 2025
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Around that time, a few pioneering researchers argued that clinical decision-making should be grounded in the best available evidence.Aaron J. Masino, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
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TikTok argues that shutting down the media platform violates the free speech of the U.S. operation and the millions of Americans who use it daily, says NPR's Bobby Allyn.Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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