discuss
verb
to talk about something with someone
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debate
verb
if people debate a subject, they discuss it formally before making a decision, usually by voting
consult
verb
to discuss something with someone, or to get their permission before you make a decision
talk through
to discuss a plan or a situation in a detailed way
clear the air
to discuss a problem or difficult situation with someone in order to make it better
get down to brass tacks
to start discussing the most important issue
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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dray
a type of cart pulled by a horse and used in the past for carrying barrels of beer
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conflict mineral
a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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