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
When last-minute disagreements derailed their inclusion, lawmakers and staff hammered out the final details ahead of the December funding deadline.
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 2 Jan. 2025
The incoming Trump administration and 119th Congress are poised to hammer out resolutions of disapproval aimed at rescinding costly Biden regulations issued within the final 60 legislative days of the 118th Congress.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Christina Hall's estranged husband, Josh Hall, allegedly requested $65,000 of monthly spousal support as the two hammer out their divorce.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 17 Oct. 2024
Lawmakers pointed to the roughly $10 billion in farmers’ assistance that is expected to be included in the bill as an effort to keep the agriculture industry afloat as Congress continues to hammer out its annual Farm Bill.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 2 Jan. 2025
The incoming Trump administration and 119th Congress are poised to hammer out resolutions of disapproval aimed at rescinding costly Biden regulations issued within the final 60 legislative days of the 118th Congress.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Christina Hall's estranged husband, Josh Hall, allegedly requested $65,000 of monthly spousal support as the two hammer out their divorce.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 17 Oct. 2024
Lawmakers pointed to the roughly $10 billion in farmers’ assistance that is expected to be included in the bill as an effort to keep the agriculture industry afloat as Congress continues to hammer out its annual Farm Bill.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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Adding to the settlers’ wariness, the idea of Israeli annexation was abruptly dumped by both Mr. Trump and Israel’s leaders in favor of forging diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco, a process known as the Abraham Accords.Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 6 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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Whether that is increasing the ball movement, finding another on-ball presence or tapping into better defense, this is an opportunity for the Mavericks to develop the skill sets of their role players so that when Dončić and Irving do come back, the team is even better equipped to support the stars.Law Murray, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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In recent years, tensions have developed between Natalia, now 21, and the Manses over her independence and romantic life.Nicole Acosta, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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The stores create and post much of their own content separate from the main Barnes & Noble account and also are responsible for their in-store marketing of #BookTok titles in displays.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
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Rolls-Royce was asked to fulfil this order and created a single limousine for the Royal Mews – the same vehicle is said to still be in operation up to the present day.Trinity Francis, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Ruiz said the monument, crafted by a diverse coalition, shows that land conservation and renewable energy expansion can go hand in hand.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Bok Tower Gardens Lake Wales The same landscape architect behind New York City’s Central Park, Frederick Law Olmsted, also crafted this blooming oasis in the middle of Central Florida.Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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