talked out

Definition of talked outnext
past tense of talk out

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Barack Obama, along with the Russians, Chinese and Europeans, hammered out the JCPOA, which kept any nuclear program in a bottle for years to come.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • The Longhorns hammered out nine hits in four innings and got two hits apiece from the heart of the lineup that includes shortstop Vivi Martinez, catcher Reese Atwood and first baseman Katie Stewart.
    Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forged ahead last week with his realignment, expelling more than a dozen elite colleges from a military fellowship that serves as a pipeline to the upper ranks of leadership.
    Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • In January 2025, during an investigation by the Colorado Senate Committee on Ethics, Lewis forged several letters reportedly written by former aides to refute allegations that Lewis was mistreating staff.
    Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Talked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talked%20out. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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