as in to forge
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
the city council hammered out new commercial development regulations with input from residents, business owners, and environmental activists
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Recent Examples of hammer out
Barak Ravid was the first to report that the U.S. and Ukraine would potentially meet again in Saudi Arabia to try and hammer out a peace deal, citing two sources familiar with the meeting.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Secretary-level talks between U.S. and Mexican officials are underway to hammer out further deliverables from Mexico.
—Vanda Felbab-Brown, Foreign Affairs, 17 Feb. 2025
Since no one won a majority of seats in the election, Merz’s Conservatives are in talks with the Social Democrats trying to hammer out an agreement to form a coalition government.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
This all needs to be hammered out by Friday at 11:59 p.m.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Secretary-level talks between U.S. and Mexican officials are underway to hammer out further deliverables from Mexico.
—Vanda Felbab-Brown, Foreign Affairs, 17 Feb. 2025
Since no one won a majority of seats in the election, Merz’s Conservatives are in talks with the Social Democrats trying to hammer out an agreement to form a coalition government.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
This all needs to be hammered out by Friday at 11:59 p.m.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammer out
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These days, the Hall of Famer is forging a new, post-football path. ➤ Barry Sanders: Lions turnaround has been 'miraculous': Speaking of 1990s pro football icons, Sanders' electrifying runs filled highlight reels.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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And each chose to forge an entirely new path forward, one that would eventually lead to industry disruption and community transformation.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
31 Mar. 2025
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Donovan said the Chiefs are now looking at potentially developing around Arrowhead Stadium — a prominent departure from April 2024, when the team deemed the area not worthy of further investment.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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Typically, an infected person will develop symptoms between 12 to 48 hours after being infected.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The project is also intended to contribute to maintaining existing forests and creating new ones.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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The elegant curtains are crafted from a 100% polyester fabric that comes in a variety of shades and is machine washable.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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Kendall Jenner has crafted a simple and refined off-duty model style, looking often to The Row for individual pieces and accessories, and finding her rhythm in both high-low moments and more ladylike looks.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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