hammer out
verb
hammered out; hammering out; hammers out
: to produce or bring about as if by repeated blows
hammered out an agreement
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the city council hammered out new commercial development regulations with input from residents, business owners, and environmental activists
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The Royals met with his representation and hammered out a deal that made sense for both sides.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2025
And while the specifics of his new routine still need to be hammered out during spring training, Holmes feels confident his transition will continue to go smoothly.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
The distribution pact was hammered out between Sunrise Film’s Andrew Nerger, who heads U.S. and international distribution, and Together Films’ Jess Reilly, international sales and acquisitions manager.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
Officials will return to the table to hammer out the details should the deal hold through phase one.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 25 Jan. 2025
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2025
And while the specifics of his new routine still need to be hammered out during spring training, Holmes feels confident his transition will continue to go smoothly.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
The distribution pact was hammered out between Sunrise Film’s Andrew Nerger, who heads U.S. and international distribution, and Together Films’ Jess Reilly, international sales and acquisitions manager.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
Officials will return to the table to hammer out the details should the deal hold through phase one.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Hammer out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hammer%20out. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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