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Used with adjectives:
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They had a detailed discussion about what happened."
(detailed, extensive, full, in-depth, thorough, extended, lengthy, long, brief)
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Nothing was accomplished during the initial discussion."
(initial)
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They had public discussion about road maintenance."
(public, formal, informal)
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Our teacher holds a class discussion."
(class, classroom, group, round-table)
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The businessman would like a one-on-one discussion."
(one-on-one, face-to-face)
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Let's have a frank discussion."
(frank, honest, open)
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They try to promote constructive discussion."
(constructive, helpful, meaningful, useful)
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He enjoys deep discussions."
(deep, insightful, serious, heated, intense, lively, fascinating, interesting)
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Teachers should encourage critical discussion."
(critical, rational, academic, technical)
Used with verbs:
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He had a heated discussion with the mayor."
(had, entered into, was involved in, joined in, participated in, took part in)
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A simple remark can prompt a discussion."
(prompt, provoke, spark, generate, initiate, encourage)
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Who would like to begin the discussion?"
(begin, open, start, set up, lead)
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She always dominates our discussions."
(dominate, ends)
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May we continue the discussion?"
(continue)
Used with nouns:
"
We created a discussion group."
(group, topic, board, forum, list)
Used with prepositions:
"
The governor was aware of the subject for discussion."
(for, under)
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The men have been in discussion with them."
(with)
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There was a discussion among the workers."
(among, between)
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In our discussions, you voiced your disappointment with the company."
(in, during)
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They are having a discussion about world hunger."
(about, on)
