Which preposition to use with discuss

in Occurrences 275%

" In connection with this prayer an interesting question is discussed in the Irish Ecclesiastical Record (No. 540.

with Occurrences 224%

Sometimes when I am discussing with very intimate friends some question and I find that I cannot understand their views and they cannot understand mine, they always come back to the real difficulty: "Ecoutez, chere amie, vous etes d'une autre race."

at Occurrences 86%

The question of slavery in itself is a broad one, and one which I do not care at this time and place to discuss at length.

between Occurrences 28%

With regard to the latter part of both your letters, until the principal point was discussed between us, I felt myself at a loss in what manner to reply.

on Occurrences 24%

There is one great basic fact which underlies all the questions that are discussed on the political platform at the present moment.

for Occurrences 20%

The subject had been discussed for hours in most of the dormitories on the previous evening, and when Dr. Denson ascended his throne there was no necessity for him to strike the small hand-bellthe usual signal for silence; an expectant hush pervaded the whole of the big room, showing clearly the interest which every one felt in the business on hand.

as Occurrences 15%

There it can no longer be discussed as an economic theory; it has become a stupendous and unevadable fact.

among Occurrences 14%

The men often discussed among themselves the narrow, dry cave.

before Occurrences 13%

2. Discuss before (a) farmers, (b) merchants the idea that farmers (merchants) make a great deal of money.

from Occurrences 9%

His peculiarity is not in making a digest of divinity,although he treated all the great subjects which have been discussed from Athanasius to Aquinas.

without Occurrences 9%

In these terms the restoration of the Tarquins to the throne was proposed and discussed without success, rather because he felt he could not refuse that to the Tarquins, than from ignorance that it would be refused him by the Romans.

than Occurrences 7%

Mr. Gladstone made himself quite charming, spoke French fairly well, and knew more about every subject discussed than any one else in the room.

under Occurrences 7%

Persons of every class met there clad in armour; political, commercial, and judicial interests were discussed under the presidency of the monarch; but this did not prevent other special assemblies of the King's court (curia regalis) being held on urgent occasions.

to Occurrences 6%

Day is going into the question, which we thoroughly discussed to-day.

by Occurrences 5%

Sir Robert Pye, an ancestor of that Laureate Pye whom we shall discuss by-and-by, was the paymaster, and often and again was the overwrought poet obliged to raise "A woful cry To Sir Robert Pye," before some small instalment of long arrearages could be procured.

within Occurrences 5%

"If you have anything to say to me," Philip observed coolly, "I am here, but I warn you that there is one subject which is never discussed within these walls.

of Occurrences 5%

He there intimates that after Burke had generously assisted him in other ways, besides enabling him to publish The Library, the question had been discussed of Crabbe's future calling.

during Occurrences 3%

Plans were discussed during the summer, and in November two agents, Samuel J. Mills and Ebenezer Burgess, sailed for Africa to explore the western coast and select a suitable spot.

about Occurrences 3%

While the men discussed about this matter, Mrs. B favoured me with the congratulations I have heard so many times on the subject of my having a white nursery maid for my children.

over Occurrences 3%

There it remained during supper, and after that meal the mates remained with me, and discussed over a glass of grog the event of the day.

throughout Occurrences 3%

The agitation in Parliament had begun in 1836, at a period of great depression in all kinds of business and consequent suffering among the poor; but neither London nor the House of Commons was so favorable to the agitation of the principles of free-trade as Manchester was, and the subject began to be discussed throughout the country.

around Occurrences 2%

W. However, he went instantly to Lord Salisbury, who was a little embarrassed, as that negotiation had been kept secret, which didn't seem quite faireverything else having been openly discussed around the council table.

across Occurrences 2%

It is easy to be patient in social economy when that vague jumble of impossible ideas is calmly discussed across the dinner-table.

after Occurrences 2%

What did she say? Everything will be discussed after her return.

along Occurrences 1%

Actions and events which seemed quite harmless, and even heroic, when discussed along the trail, often changed their complexion entirely when Mrs. Maggie Corbett let in the clear light of conscience on them, for even on the very edge of civilization there are still to be found finger- posts on the way to right living.

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