The students also called for direct discussions of their demands, a step that would acknowledge their standing as political players.

He said there had been no direct discussions with Libya over the plant.

Seldom did The Shadow enter into direct discussions with his agents.

Despite quite lengthy direct discussions and several side meetings with the Chairman, it was not possible to progress the issue.

"It is our desire to enter into direct friendly discussions with Adobe," the letter said.

My paper was a direct discussion and comparison of half-a-dozen ethical systems, concentrating on what seemed to me to be their flaws.

"Now we know we have to wait for a more direct discussion of protections under Lawrence."

So, it is good that the committees responsible for a certain area have direct discussions with the Budgets Committee.

Q. What if you're uncomfortable with the idea of a direct discussion?

"I suggest that your next little note to your father contain a frank and direct discussion of my views about his delicate position."