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hammer out
verb
hammered out; hammering out; hammers out
: to produce or bring about as if by repeated blows
hammered out an agreement
Synonyms
Examples of hammer out in a Sentence
the city council hammered out new commercial development regulations with input from residents, business owners, and environmental activists
Recent Examples on the Web
Longshoremen are back to work after hammering out a tentative deal that includes a fat raise, but one key issue remains unresolved: automation.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
Before the situation becomes truly dire, many in the New York restaurant community are hoping that the dockworkers are able to hammer out a settlement sooner rather than later.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
The dispute became public, bringing both sides to the table to hammer out an agreement that allowed Ravinia Brewing to use the name, with certain limitations.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2024
The government and the chipmaker could hammer out a deal before the election — but these things take time, plus there’s a potential takeover to navigate.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 30 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1632, in the meaning defined above
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“Hammer out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hammer%20out. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
hammer out
verb
: to produce or bring about by persistent effort
hammered out an agreement
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