1
as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
a give-and-take about what we should do Saturday night
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as in negotiations
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
negotiating the terms of the deal will require some give-and-take on both sides
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According to two people familiar with the discussions, earlier this year, Döpfner talked to Bari Weiss about buying her opinion site, The Free Press.—
Max Tani, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Katz, Mamdani’s campaign manager, said there were private discussions between the two.—
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The negotiations are similar to those previously carried out with companies including Chevron, PDVSA said.—
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Although the two were mostly in favor of improving revenue-sharing for the teams in over two-plus years of bitter negotiations, the discovery process showed their growing frustration with NASCAR's board of directors over its refusal to make the charters permanent.—
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Alzugaray added that Cuba’s government should be in the midst of intense conversations and consultations with its allies, like China and Russia.—
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Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center’s nutrition consultations add to a lineup that leans toward learning and immersion.—
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Sadly, the compromises of politics and temptations of power seem to have led him to embrace some dubious figures.—
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The film delves into the moral compromises that accompany ambition, the fragility of human relationships under pressure and the shifting fabric of contemporary India.—
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Minneapolis is once again the focus of debates about violence involving law enforcement after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother, in her car.—
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Mindful debates can nourish open communication.—
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Linda Blair earned an Oscar nomination for the memorable child role in The Exorcist as Regan, a young girl possessed by a demon whose mother Chris (Ellen Burstyn) consults with Catholic priests on removing the entity.—
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Pre-arrival photo consults help estimate graft counts, map a design, and explain how prices range with case complexity.—
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Sometimes, that means a staff member sits near the enclosure and talks to them or reads a book to them.—
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The organization puts on talks and networking events for women of color in Sacramento, and solicits sponsorships from companies like AT&T and the California Faculty Association.—
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The broadcast, known for its signature segments The Dish and Saturday Sessions, offers insightful conversations with world-class artists, authors, chefs and musicians.—
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Being polite about the topic at hand will help your conversations stay productive.—
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“Give-and-takes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give-and-takes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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