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
That gives them just under a month to hammer out the details on a new contract.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Rounds and Fischer in separate statements said some of the details still need to be hammered out in legislative text.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 6 June 2025
Legislative staff, lobbyists and advocates are in for a busy two weeks as final details get hammered out.
—William Melhado
july 7, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
DirecTV battled Disney in 2024 as the companies were hammering out a distribution agreement, insisting on its right as a distributor to slice and dice channels into smaller packages, including a sports-centric one.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 26 June 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Rounds and Fischer in separate statements said some of the details still need to be hammered out in legislative text.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 6 June 2025
Legislative staff, lobbyists and advocates are in for a busy two weeks as final details get hammered out.
—William Melhado
july 7, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
DirecTV battled Disney in 2024 as the companies were hammering out a distribution agreement, insisting on its right as a distributor to slice and dice channels into smaller packages, including a sports-centric one.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 26 June 2025
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Exploring and experimenting through storytelling that forges an identity for Colombia’s Caribbean region, Estuario Cine was established by Alberto de la Espriella and Antonio Camargo in 2022.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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But if the results are solid, there’s no reason why this name can’t break away and forge a new trading range above current resistance at $60.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Self-awareness is an incredibly important skill to develop to get ahead of the psychological impact of victory.—
Brook Choulet,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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By investing in pedestrian safety, cities can develop more livable, and economically viable communities for future generations.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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Complete the Look Banana Republic Factory Linen-Blend Quilted Jumpsuit A set of coveralls like this linen-blend style can create a stylish no-fuss outfit.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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In a complaint filed in May in the U.S. District Court in Colorado, federal officials argued that the state's and city's laws were intentionally crafted to hinder and discriminate against federal immigration authorities, violating the U.S. Constitution.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The strap is crafted from high-grade rubber, textured to evoke the appearance of Cordura, which lends a distinct sport-chic vibe.—
Nancy Olson,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Hammer out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammer%20out. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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