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
the issue's been batted around, but nothing's ever been done
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Immigration as a major issue But when asked about other issues, such as cybersecurity or domestic terrorism, Noem often pivoted to discussing border security.—
Lexie Schapitl,
NPR,
17 Jan. 2025 -
L’Oréal executives would not discuss forecasts, but industry sources estimate Ella Ella will generate 40 million euros in first-year retail sales.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
17 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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Several sessions at the conference in San Francisco addressed economists’ struggles to predict and respond to inflation, including a panel in which prominent economists including Ben S. Bernanke, the former Fed chair, debated the role that government policy played in the recent inflation surge.—
Ben Casselman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Israeli officials said on Saturday that there has been progress in the talks over the last 24 hours.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
11 Jan. 2025
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As the wrestling icon entered the arena a little over two hours into WWE Raw, he was met with the sound of loud booing from the crowd — but despite the unwelcome reception, Hogan, 72, proceeded to talk over them and congratulate the WWE on its debut on the streaming platform, PEOPLE can confirm.—
Danielle Jennings,
People.com,
7 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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Prosecutors countered Trump's claims of harm, arguing that his status as president-elect does not exempt him from facing legal consequences.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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