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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bat (around)
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The tit-for-tat public proclamations from Trump and Carney follow a hiccup in trade negotiations late last month, when Trump suspended talks over Canada's plans for a Digital Service Tax, which would have imposed a 3% levy on U.S. technology companies.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 July 2025 -
These doctors will often give talks over dinner, a practice that is legal but has sometimes led to trouble.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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While the job interview can reveal a lot about a company, how an organization acts in discussing compensation gives insight into broader implications about the company.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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On Sunday, Libby also shared an article discussing the apparent tribute to her son, and provided more thoughts on the sweet cameo.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
28 July 2025
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That calls for precise communication between station chefs, who congregate nightly to chew over the next day’s dishes.—
Kristin Tablang,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Jensen McRae is still chewing over something her therapist told her during their first session together.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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When deliberating, the jury sent the judge three different notes about Hernandez's confessions.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
21 July 2025
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The jury of nine men and three women deliberated for about three hours after getting the case at 12:38 p.m. local time on July 18.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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In fact, as the country debates effective severe weather warning protocols in the aftermath of deadly flash flooding in Texas, the siren community has been vocal about their usefulness.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Each body will debate their respective positions, before the three enter into a trilogue to come to a final proposal.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Bat (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bat%20%28around%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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