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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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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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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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 crisis has created a surge in patriotism among Canadians, with many in the country feeling that Carney is the best person to lead the country at the moment.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 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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They’re crafted with the brand's signature heel pillow, memory foam insole, and stretch-fit design.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Researchers have found stone artifacts crafted in a style closely associated with Neanderthals in East Asia for the first time at a site in southwestern China’s Yunnan province.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Hammer out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammer%20out. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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