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
In September, members of a special gas committee met for more than 16 hours to hammer out the language and provisions of the bill.
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Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
This portable massage gun uses powerful percussion to hammer out tension in the neck and shoulders.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024
With that, part of the deal that Ngannou hammered out with the PFL was a minimum payout of $2 million for his opponents.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su ultimately helped hammer out that deal.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024
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Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
This portable massage gun uses powerful percussion to hammer out tension in the neck and shoulders.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024
With that, part of the deal that Ngannou hammered out with the PFL was a minimum payout of $2 million for his opponents.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su ultimately helped hammer out that deal.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024
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In the world of social impact, where corporate responsibility intersects with purposeful leadership, Jeremy Brown has forged a unique path.Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Between the lines: PBM reform has forged some unusual coalitions in Congress.Peter Sullivan, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Users can see a developing fire on the map, represented by a glowing yellow dot well before its perimeter is reported to the NIFC.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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The team developed a set of robotic duck feet that replicated the natural swimming motion of a mallard on the water.Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Colorado’s 8th District, the state’s newest congressional district, was created during the 2021 redistricting process and designed to be an evenly split swing district.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Their dedication brings Saratoga’s rich history and vibrant landscape to life, creating a place where everyone can feel connected and inspired.Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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So, as a bit of free advice to all the awards strategists out there, here’s how the top-15 Best Picture hopefuls can craft a winning message out of a demoralizing defeat.Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Braun is already crafting his transition team, which will be chaired by Victor Smith, a partner at Bose McKinney and Evans LLP and a the Secretary of Commerce under former Gov. Mike Pence.Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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