hammer out

Example Sentences

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An EU spokeswoman said that "intense work" was going on to try to hammer out a solution.

From Barron's

Moore’s request is the first step in a lengthy process to hammer out a city budget that requires approval by the City Council and the mayor.

From Los Angeles Times

He and his colleagues track down film footage and photos, reach out to officials to verify what they’ve found and hammer out a script for Torres to narrate.

From Los Angeles Times

The two sides obliged, and their lawyers spent the weekend attempting to hammer out a deal without getting far.

From Washington Post

Mr. McCarthy accused Mr. Biden of making theatrical speeches to his base rather than sit down with Republicans and hammer out a deal on the debt ceiling.

From Washington Times