hammering out

present participle of hammer out

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hammering out Fox is the first NFL partner to publicly assert a lack of interest in hammering out an early revision of its existing media contract. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Israeli and Lebanese negotiating teams are set to meet again there to continue hammering out a plan under which Israel would withdraw from southern Lebanon in exchange for Hezbollah’s disarmament. ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 Once Alex Ovechkin made his decision, hammering out the details took only a few minutes. Bailey Johnson, Washington Post, 6 July 2026 Pritzker needs to take a hands-on approach, gathering all the stakeholders well in advance of the November veto session and hammering out a workable regimen, to ensure lawmakers have something on which to vote. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 Stocks fell sharply early in Thursday's session, but steadily clawed their way back as investors appeared to take heart from news reports that Iran and Oman are hammering out a plan to oversee traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 Aponte’s predecessor Kevin Abrams was the Giants‘ salary cap lead in previous years, most memorably hammering out the early versions of Daniel Jones’ contract extension in the lobby of the JW Marriott here in March 2023. Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026 Artificial intelligence, real money When actors and studios arrived at the bargaining table this week to start hammering out the next SAG-AFTRA contract, a key figure in the conversation was not in the room. Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026 The statement said that Patagonia and Pattie Gonia—who uses female pronouns—spent several years hammering out an agreement over the activist’s use of the brand’s name. Frederick Dreier, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammering out
Verb
  • Deborah is forging her own stylish reputation wearing Balmain and a Chanel look of her own.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Bosa seems committed to forging ahead in another ACL comeback, having rebounded well in 2021 with a reconstructed left knee and captured NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2022.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The team has appeared comfortable all offseason — after re-signing Singleton and Strnad in free agency and releasing fellow veteran Dre Greenlaw — relying on this young, developing cast to fill the depth positions.
    Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Washington has been developing new wildfire safety regulations for several years, including building codes for homes constructed in risky areas and rules for managing plants and vegetation.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Some have already talked to a parent; others are working up the nerve.
    Carolyn O'Laughlin, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
  • While working up the nerve to kill her, Loftis discovers that Ruth is secretly the mother of his late wife Lauren (Meredith Casey), making his son Evan (Kingston Rumi Southwick) the final descendant.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • The design team for Viva is the same one creating Rams Village just a block away, which will feature the team's headquarters, training facility and more residential living on the 52-acre site.
    Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Long-term Treasury yields rose to their highest point since 2007, creating another headwind for the economy and lifting borrowing costs for consumers and businesses.
    David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • However, even those without a passion for boxing can enjoy working out with a speed bag.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Bieber's carousel also included a video of herself working out at a gym and a photo in which she was seen holding a plate of meatballs topped with red sauce and cheese.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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