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
bandied around the idea of going out to dinner for their anniversary
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Recent Examples of bandy
Fans have been bandying this theory around for weeks, and her reaction to Gaitok staring them down at the Muay Thai fight could give it a bit more credence.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Late last year, when Allardice's future appeared tenuous, Sanjog Gupta, Disney Star head of sports, had been bandied around as a possible replacement, according to industry sources.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Fans have been bandying this theory around for weeks, and her reaction to Gaitok staring them down at the Muay Thai fight could give it a bit more credence.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The top number that’s been bandied is 25 percent, but the only thing that’s certain is that tariffs are forthcoming.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Detectives have reached out to several police agencies across the country to discuss various suspects and cases that have any similarities to the Fleming case, the release states.—
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For six months, U.S. officials have met with their Russians counterparts to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine.—
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The algorithm simply analyzed quantitative data according to parameters chosen by humans to produce a base recommendation that the board members could debate.—
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Last week, council members debated a comprehensive plan to begin charging drivers to park in Balboa Park.—
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Lawyers for the National TPS Alliance argued that Noem's decisions were predetermined by President Donald Trump's campaign promises and motivated by racial animus.—
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But others argue Kemp has earned the benefit of the doubt.—
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“Bandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandy. Accessed 14 Aug. 2025.
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