The phrase "discussions are conducted" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to describe the act of exchanging ideas and opinions with others in a structured or formal way. Here is an example sentence: "Discussions are conducted every Wednesday afternoon, allowing employees to share their thoughts and suggestions with upper management."
In her circle of writer friends, she said, most serious discussions are "conducted secretly on the telephone".
The discussions are conducted in the strictest secrecy and those consulted promise they will not even mention that they have been approached.
This means, among other things, that in the opening scenes, where Othello, newly married to Desdemona (Jessica Chastain), is ordered to Cyprus, all discussions are conducted via cellphone and BlackBerry.
Ms. Ashton may also suggest that the discussions are conducted over three days rather than one, said a European diplomat speaking on condition of anonymity because an official announcement has yet to be made.
This is not incidental, and it is not merely tolerated: this is the core of medicine and science, but our draconian and unpredictable libel laws mean that even when people strive to be even-handed, these vital critical discussions are conducted in an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty.
Subsequent discussions are conducted mostly on the streets, though one conversation between gangsters, a local white parliamentary candidate, and Jonathan Powell, former Downing Street adviser and participant in the Ulster peace process, takes place in a smart hotel where no alcohol is consumed or grass smoked.
These discussions were conducted without Jana Bennett's knowledge and she was not informed of any such understanding at any point".
Mr. Moberg refused to address such speculation directly, but he did reflect on the kinds of discussions being conducted here.
Chris Robinson, chairman of Arena Coventry Limited, which runs the Ricoh Arena, said discussions were conducted "with great spirit".
