as in to straighten (out)
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Recent Examples of iron out
The two entities tried several times to iron out a contract to no avail.
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
The land development entity being created to assemble property and help iron out issues with troubled lots has three people on the board, enough to get the new nonprofit started.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Al-Rashid has an opportunity to iron out the kinks before spending substantially more cash on his dream boat.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
Friday will iron out a clearer picture with Gainesville playing Van Alstyne and Prosper Richland playing Panther Creek.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
The land development entity being created to assemble property and help iron out issues with troubled lots has three people on the board, enough to get the new nonprofit started.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Al-Rashid has an opportunity to iron out the kinks before spending substantially more cash on his dream boat.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
Friday will iron out a clearer picture with Gainesville playing Van Alstyne and Prosper Richland playing Panther Creek.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Iron out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iron%20out. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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