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
for months the town councilmen hashed over the proposal to allow a big-box store in their rural community
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It is not believed to be on the agenda at its quarterly meetings in Zimbabwe from April 11-13, but likely to be discussed, perhaps informally.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025 -
Howell discussed the increasing strain on Hollywood producers.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Callahan said the uncertainty is why many are debating whether to buy or sell shares and why companies such as Klarna, StubHub and Chime are reportedly delaying their initial public offerings.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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At that time, the members will debate three options.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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And that's why there's been so much talk over the last week about bats.—
Linda Holmes,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
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Since re-taking office in January, Trump has tried to re-engage Iran in diplomatic talks over their nuclear weapons development, threatening military escalation if diplomacy is not achieved.—
Kerem Inal,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Hash (over or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hash%20%28over%20or%20out%29. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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