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 20-point ceasefire plan brokered by the United States, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey still has several unresolved issues and details that must be hammered out.
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Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
As streaming then supplanted sales and stars such as Swift hammered out their issues with Spotify, a new playbook was written.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Intense strikes across Gaza continued on Thursday, even as the final elements of the deal were hammered out by negotiators in Egypt.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
Google and NBCUniversal inked a short-term extension on their existing carriage deal for YouTube TV, keeping the networks on the service for now as the sides work to hammer out final terms.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
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Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
As streaming then supplanted sales and stars such as Swift hammered out their issues with Spotify, a new playbook was written.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Intense strikes across Gaza continued on Thursday, even as the final elements of the deal were hammered out by negotiators in Egypt.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
Google and NBCUniversal inked a short-term extension on their existing carriage deal for YouTube TV, keeping the networks on the service for now as the sides work to hammer out final terms.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammer out
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Set in the world of women’s basketball, the film follows two phenoms who forge an extraordinary bond as teammates until fame, competition and the ruthless business of college athletics threaten to turn their friendship into an epic rivalry.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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In addition to forging his music career, the Venezuelan singer-songwriter—who left his career on Wall Street to pursue his dreams—is a lawyer, actor, and TV reporter.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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But while our bodies can develop immunity to viruses, even the savviest of travelers can fall victim to pickpockets on their travels.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Chelsea shared on her Instagram Stories that the toddler had developed transient synovitis from a viral infection.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Conversely, poor initial AI experiences create resistance that’s difficult to overcome.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the home, the couple incorporates a variety of pieces either sourced or created by hand themselves.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The attackers begin with highly convincing phishing emails, carefully crafted to appeal to individual staff members.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Each of the figurines are made by artisans in Mexico, who grind cow bones into a paste to craft into the shape of skeletons, Medina said.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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