iron out
verb
ironed out; ironing out; irons out
1
: to make smooth or flat by or as if by pressing
2
: to resolve or work out a solution to
ironed out their differences
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The union says progress has been made on leaves, benefits and retirement options, but there's still a lot to iron out.
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Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The number of airports ICE agents could be at could change, as plans are still being ironed out, according to sources.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Cameron is planning to make a presentation to the Aurora City Council with more details about the city’s plans in early April, once more details are ironed out.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Chinese and American officials are currently meeting in Paris to iron out the details.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The number of airports ICE agents could be at could change, as plans are still being ironed out, according to sources.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Cameron is planning to make a presentation to the Aurora City Council with more details about the city’s plans in early April, once more details are ironed out.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Chinese and American officials are currently meeting in Paris to iron out the details.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Iron out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iron%20out. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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