DISCUSS in a Sentence

Learn DISCUSS from example sentences; some of them are from classic books. These examples are selected from a corpus with 300,000 sentences, including classic works and current mainstream media. Some sentences also link to their contexts.

420 example sentences for DISCUSS, such as:

1. He flatly refused to discuss the matter.
2. I'll discuss it with you whenever you like.
3. I'm perfectly willing to discuss the problem.
4. I have no desire to discuss the matter further.
5. I won't discuss the minutiae of the contract now.

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 Meanings and Examples of DISCUSS
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
discuss
 v.  to consider or examine in speech or writing
 v.  speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion
Classic Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1  "Indeed, no, and don't let's discuss it any further," said Scarlett, annoyed by his reference to Charles.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XIII
2  Scarlett was silent, embarrassed, for Melanie's condition was not a subject she could discuss with a man.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XIX
3  No, Scarlett, if I am to lend you the money I reserve the right to discuss Ashley Wilkes in any terms I care to.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXVI
4  "I do not have to discuss him with you," she answered shortly.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXVI
5  "I wish to discuss it," said Rhett.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXVI
6  And, by God, I will discuss it and I expect you to answer me.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXVI
7  I don't care to discuss him with you because you can't understand him or his kind of love.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXVI
8  Some neighbor calling to discuss the funeral or to bring a blanc mange.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XLVII
9  I hate to intrude on you at this time but I have a matter of business to discuss that will not wait.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XLVII
10  All the ladies had been bursting to discuss Scarlett and Rhett but Melanie's presence prevented it.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XLIX
11  Even the strictest old ladies felt that a man who could discuss the ailments and problems of childhood as well as he did could not be altogether bad.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER LII
12  Nor, for that matter, would she discuss it with anyone.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER LV
13  Pitty called on her and wept and protested her love and devotion, but Melanie always refused to discuss matters and never returned the calls.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER LV
14  "I don't want to discuss anything; I just want to put a plain case before you," he persisted.
House of Mirth By Edith Wharton
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 2: Chapter 7
15  In her innocence she had not known that the whole town could discuss even her garments, her body.
Main Street By Sinclair Lewis
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER IX
Example Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
16  We are preparing to hold a meeting to discuss problems respecting the quality of education.
17  I cannot make a decision before I discuss this with my parents.
18  I'm perfectly willing to discuss the problem.
19  I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry.
20  I'll discuss it with you whenever you like.
21  I have no desire to discuss the matter further.
22  The president held an emergency meeting to discuss military strategy with his defence commanders yesterday.
23  They discuss their problems in group therapy sessions.
24  He flatly refused to discuss the matter.
25  They will discuss how to bail the economy out of its slump.
26  Any attempt to discuss the issue of human rights was rejected as an unwarranted interference in the country's internal affairs.
27  The team went into a huddle at half-time to discuss their tactics.
28  You need to ensure that a patient feels relaxed enough to discuss things fully.
29  I won't discuss the minutiae of the contract now.
30  There is a matter of some delicacy which I would like to discuss.