talks over

Definition of talks overnext
present tense third-person singular of talk over
as in debates
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion your father and I will have to talk it over before agreeing to let you go on the class trip

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Recent Examples of talks over Meanwhile, in an interview with Spanish TV station La Sexta on Wednesday evening, Perez confirmed — as previously reported by The Athletic — that talks over the renewal of the Brazilian’s contract, which expires in June 2027, are stalled. Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 15 May 2026 But talks over those reforms failed in the Senate. Stefan Becket, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 Araghchi also traveled to Oman and Pakistan for talks over the weekend. Npr Staff, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026 Oil rose after efforts to resume peace talks over the Iran war stalled, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining virtually impassable, extending disruptions in the Middle East that have roiled global markets. Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026 The stock market extended Monday's strong session, led by investor optimism for an end to the Iran war despite a breakdown in peace talks over the weekend. Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026 Neither side appears to have budged much from its ceasefire terms during face-to-face talks over 21 hours. ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026 But a high-level delegation from Washington that traveled to the Middle East failed to make significant progress in peace talks over the past few days. Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026 Pakistan believed that talks over several days could bring the two sides together. Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
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  • When Nature Doesn’t Wait While the museum world debates loans and returns, a more immediate threat is accelerating.
    Annika Erikson, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
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    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
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  • Mayor Karen Bass discusses her policies and how to improve them at the two-day forum.
    Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 14 May 2026
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    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
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  • Bonta argues Bianco violated state law and the attorney general’s authority by removing ballots from official custody without identifying a specific crime or suspect.
    James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • That creative legacy, Santiago argues, is now a competitive advantage.
    Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026

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“Talks over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talks%20over. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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