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
As Congress tries to hammer out a compromise to fund the Department of Homeland Security, this source of bipartisan frustration should be central to negotiations.
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Editorial Board, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
But several issues need to be hammered out.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
With mostly Republican states joining the program, details still need to be hammered out by the IRS about how exactly the dollar-for-dollar tax credit will operate.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 30 Jan. 2026
But the single biggest obstacle to a deal — how long the DHS funding patch should last — was hammered out by late afternoon between Democrats and the White House.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 Jan. 2026
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Editorial Board, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
But several issues need to be hammered out.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
With mostly Republican states joining the program, details still need to be hammered out by the IRS about how exactly the dollar-for-dollar tax credit will operate.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 30 Jan. 2026
But the single biggest obstacle to a deal — how long the DHS funding patch should last — was hammered out by late afternoon between Democrats and the White House.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammer out
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Many were hoping the summit could help forge a credible path for middle powers to shape the AI era and ensure that the technology’s benefits aren’t concentrated among a handful of American and Chinese companies.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accelerated his global diplomatic push, forging new trade agreements amid global upheaval.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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To counter this, the Janus Program aims to develop the capability to rapidly deploy nuclear reactors where needed for both military and disaster-relief applications.—
David Szondy
February 21,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
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Hotelier Jack Parker acquired the property two decades ago, bringing in Adler to create the Parker’s signature style that remains today.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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In theory, energetic particles pass through such thin sheets without creating the kinds of defects that typically cripple conventional silicon chips.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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This village on stilts dances to the sea's rhythm, where sampans sail serene waters, and locals craft shrimp paste under the sun, just like their Tanka ancestors.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Featuring an adjustable drawstring waist for a no-dig feel and crafted from breathable Tencel fabric that feels featherlight on the skin, these Bishop + Young Ford Track Pants are worth the $90 sale price.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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