as in to hammer out
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Recent Examples of talk out
Race officials considered black flagging him but were talked out of it.
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John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
However, Johnson was eventually talked out of it, and Rodgers continued to start despite the injuries.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024
Chalamet sulks and talks out of the side of his mouth, picking from a grab bag of accents that vary with each scene—all of which are far more reedy and cartoonish than Dylan actually sounded in his younger days.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2024
According to sources, Johnson was talked out of the move, but, after another loss, the decision to fire Saleh was made.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
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John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
However, Johnson was eventually talked out of it, and Rodgers continued to start despite the injuries.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024
Chalamet sulks and talks out of the side of his mouth, picking from a grab bag of accents that vary with each scene—all of which are far more reedy and cartoonish than Dylan actually sounded in his younger days.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2024
According to sources, Johnson was talked out of the move, but, after another loss, the decision to fire Saleh was made.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk out
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Last month, Deadline reported that Netflix was hammering out a $6- to $7-million deal to acquire the film.—
Suzy Exposito,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Deadline hears that the unions are looking to begin informal talks this summer and likely were waiting for the AMPTP to hammer out its succession plan before doing so.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Leo full moon also stirs up themes of home and family for you on the 12th, pushing you to reevaluate what security truly means to you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2025
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On TikTok, innocuous creators have accidentally stirred up spirited debates over wedding-guest dresses—and celebrities aren’t immune to the discourse, either.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 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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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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“Talk out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20out. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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