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talk over
verb
talked over; talking over; talks over
: to review or consider in conversation : discuss
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Examples of talk over in a Sentence
your father and I will have to talk it over before agreeing to let you go on the class trip
Recent Examples on the Web
Maersk’s auto gate system in Mobile, Alabama, was the reason for an initial breakdown in talks over the summer, with the union alleging use of automation in violation of contract terms.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
As the conversation progressed, Harris started to flip the script, raise her voice and talk over Baier to get her points across.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
DirecTV and Dish have held on-and-off talks over the years.
—Reuters, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Discussions on the program often become angry, with guests talking over each other while Phillip tries to maintain control.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
1734, in the meaning defined above
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“Talk over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20over. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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