as in to hammer out
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Recent Examples of talk out
German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann even had to be talked out of taking a penalty by the Sammarinese players who, already 12-0 down, had faced enough humiliation.
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Jamie Barton, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
The speculation was seemingly put to rest when a remix of the song featuring Lorde was released, with the singers publicly talking out their issues.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 25 Sep. 2024
But Kesler suggests getting financial talks out of the way early on.
—Sarah Bregel, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024
But Trump could be talked out of things in his first term, Bolton said.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024
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Jamie Barton, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
The speculation was seemingly put to rest when a remix of the song featuring Lorde was released, with the singers publicly talking out their issues.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 25 Sep. 2024
But Kesler suggests getting financial talks out of the way early on.
—Sarah Bregel, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024
But Trump could be talked out of things in his first term, Bolton said.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk out
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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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Should a deal make, the focus would be hammering out a script and lining up schedules in order to do so.Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Mercury is also squaring Saturn on Dec. 27, which could stir up frustrations with household plans and personal projects.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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The fan participation was one of several moments on opening night, similar to, and more caffeinated than, the rousing crowd chorus that Harry Styles stirred up back here in November 2022.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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The lines on the pages have blurred, with themes from across literature forging new kinds of fantasies and fiction that attract book lovers and occasional readers alike.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Ving Rhames plays against type as Holiday Heart, a gay drag queen who forges a bond with a single mother (Alfre Woodard) and her young daughter (Jesika Reynolds).Cydney Lee and Kevin Jacobsen Published, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Talk out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20out. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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