work something out

Example Sentences

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They now say she owes $130,000 and she has to work something out immediately or they’ll put a lien on her house, which is a great place in a beach town.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

He is sure he’ll work something out, though.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2025

A 16 July deadline since has been set to hash out that deal, and President Trump said at the recent G7 summit that he was optimistic the two countries could "work something out" on trade.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

I don’t know why the Rams and Cooper Kupp couldn’t work something out.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2025

“We can work something out, Mr. Deckard. There’s no need for anxiety. The Nexus-6 variety of android is a fact; we here at the Rosen Association recognize it and I think now you do, too.”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick