as in to hammer out
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Recent Examples of talk out
There’s a lot of talk out there about Telegram being the go-to app for criminals.
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Givona Sandiford, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann even had to be talked out of taking a penalty by the Sammarinese players who, already 12-0 down, had faced enough humiliation.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
The speculation was seemingly put to rest when a remix of the song featuring Lorde was released, with the singers publicly talking out their issues.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 25 Sep. 2024
But Kesler suggests getting financial talks out of the way early on.
—Sarah Bregel, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024
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Givona Sandiford, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann even had to be talked out of taking a penalty by the Sammarinese players who, already 12-0 down, had faced enough humiliation.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
The speculation was seemingly put to rest when a remix of the song featuring Lorde was released, with the singers publicly talking out their issues.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 25 Sep. 2024
But Kesler suggests getting financial talks out of the way early on.
—Sarah Bregel, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk out
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Israeli officials, Hamas officials and mediators from Qatar, Egypt and the U.S. have been working around the clock for several days in Doha to hammer out a deal.Barak Ravid, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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The parties ultimately hammered out an agreement but as a satellite operator DirecTV isn’t in the same position as major cable providers like Charter or Comcast, which also sell broadband and wireless services.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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Sorry about anything that might stir up, but the point was too irresistible to leave alone for a few reasons.Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
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This transit could stir up old family dynamics and unresolved issues, which is all the more reason to set firm boundaries.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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As the event neared toward the end, Moore raised a glass, offering words of encouragement and empowerment as the women in attendance planned to forge ahead.Eden Harris, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
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The comparison between business leadership and athletics underscores a hard truth: scaling up is not easy and demands a mindset forged through spirit, adaptability and strategic planning.Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Talk out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20out. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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