as in consulting
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
in an effort to win the goodwill of the locals, the developers parleyed with them before finalizing plans for the massive mall
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As the president of a consulting firm that specializes in IBP, here’s why executives may consider implementing the IBP framework, along with how you can get started.—
Tom Strohl,
Forbes.com,
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In 2008, Maddalena left her executive position to establish a consulting firm specializing in leadership development.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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These apps are built for the sole purpose of conferring with people about their mental health, see my coverage at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Then, as now, Washington saw the technology as potentially conferring a strategic and military advantage, and much of the funding for AI research came from the Pentagon.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Operational teams are discussing coordination activities to optimize observations and data collection.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The topic of conversation came up as the Wayward actor was discussing the possibility of appearing an upcoming season of With Love, Meghan, alongside his wife, Troian Bellisario.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Schweigert emphasized the importance of talking slowly, before sending participants back to the breakrooms to reintroduce themselves with a more deliberate pace.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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When Zuckerberg started talking, Boz's glasses began displaying subtitles.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Parleying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parleying. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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