as in to hammer out
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Recent Examples of talk out
Lauren Reed’s two young daughters, who are 6 and 3 years old, were in the doorway of her kitchen talking out a dispute about blocks that minutes before had ended in yelling and tears.
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
The music giant, which represents both artists, says Drake is talking out of both sides of his mouth.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2025
But Russia could have been talked out of it so easily.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Aggressors in these types of attacks have the advantage over the defenders, and China cannot be talked out of spying.
—Adam Segal, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
The music giant, which represents both artists, says Drake is talking out of both sides of his mouth.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2025
But Russia could have been talked out of it so easily.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Aggressors in these types of attacks have the advantage over the defenders, and China cannot be talked out of spying.
—Adam Segal, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk out
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The United Football Players Association has hammered out its first collective bargaining agreement with the UFL, ratifying a two-year pact that includes a pay raise and a health care provision that extends into the offseason.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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In 2014, after Holocaust survivors protested the SNCF’s bids for contracts in the U.S., French and American ambassadors hammered out a US$60 million fund to compensate survivors who were not covered by other programs.—
Sarah Federman,
The Conversation,
16 Apr. 2025
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In a groundbreaking fusion of sports, fashion, and music, Under Armour’s latest campaign featuring NBA superstar Steph Curry has stirred up the marketing world, reinvigorating the Curry Brand.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Do not sweep or vacuum the area — that could stir up droppings or other infectious materials into the air.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The duo forged a bond while on England duty at under-17 level.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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There’s only forging ahead into the next mission — with another yearlong time-jump just around the corner.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Talk out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20out. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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