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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Recent Examples of bandy
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.
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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
Europe’s broadcasters have long bandied together on science and history series that can be expensive but lend themselves to collaboration.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 June 2024
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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
Europe’s broadcasters have long bandied together on science and history series that can be expensive but lend themselves to collaboration.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 June 2024
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Watch Goldberg’s full message below: The View co-hosts also discussed the White House’s decision to open the press room to new media, including influencers, podcasters, and smaller news outlets.—
Gabriela Silva,
TVLine,
29 Jan. 2025
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Volodin said merely discussing a plot to assassinate Putin was path to nuclear war and that Carlson's comments should be investigated further.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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While countries in Western Europe are debating spending more on their militaries, those closer to Moscow have already acted.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Someone’s political views simply were not a factor when choosing friends and associates, and people of different political persuasions could debate the issues of the day without worrying about rupturing those relationships.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
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On Wednesday, Medina pleaded for leniency, with his lawyer Joseph Veith arguing that his client returned to his old habits of fraud on 2023 after seven years staying out of trouble because of his gambling addiction and mental illness.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Traditionalists would likely argue that winning the conference should be rewarded but the goal is to find the best team in the country, and the playoff should be set up to make teams earn their way into the biggest game of the year.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Bandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandy. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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