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
The denial led to many believing that the Cowboys and McCarthy would hammer out a multi-year deal.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The financing hammered out last year for the new truck includes relying on the Redevelopment Commission to pony up money for the truck with the promise that the city will repay the loan once a $4 million bond is issued.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
But the parties still had to hammer out agreements on workplace issues including the automation of ports, which the union strongly opposed, by the new deadline of Jan. 15.
—Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
It was reported that then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo leaned on the public demand to bring Dolan and the late Glenn Britt, the CEO and chairman of Time Warner Cable at the time, back to the table to hammer out a deal.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The financing hammered out last year for the new truck includes relying on the Redevelopment Commission to pony up money for the truck with the promise that the city will repay the loan once a $4 million bond is issued.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
But the parties still had to hammer out agreements on workplace issues including the automation of ports, which the union strongly opposed, by the new deadline of Jan. 15.
—Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
It was reported that then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo leaned on the public demand to bring Dolan and the late Glenn Britt, the CEO and chairman of Time Warner Cable at the time, back to the table to hammer out a deal.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammer out
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Whether rekindling old friendships or forging new rivalries, these ladies are ready to make their mark.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2025
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With that said, tiles forged from natural materials, like marble or granite, are porous and do not hold up well against steam mops’ moisture and high temps.—
Maria Conti,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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James has spent a decent portion of the season developing in the G League, which has been much kinder to him.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Understanding how polar bears stay warm and dry in the Arctic could help scientists develop alternatives to PFAS-laden anti-ice repellants.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025
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Trocchi said the opioid settlement committee was created to ensure that experts, including treatment providers and individuals in recovery, could come up with a plan to meet the state’s needs.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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The food is being created entirely from British ingredients and using Italian culinary traditions, fully embodying the principles of Slow Food.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Conservative pundit Meghan McCain attributed the look to a controlling Kanye, who’s notoriously known for crafting his significant others’ public appearances.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Buy at Manly Man Co. for $74 Stella Rosa Chocolate Hazelnut Cream Liqueur For the Drinks Fan Great for winding down or with dessert, treat him to a rich and smooth liqueur crafted in Italy with real hazelnuts from the Piedmont region.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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