hammer out
Example Sentences
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Now, lawmakers must hammer out the details of that legislation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The Pacific forum culminates with a leaders' retreat on Thursday, during which officials are expecting to hammer out wording for a joint communique.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
As negotiators have worked around the clock to hammer out a deal, some Canadians are expressing concern with what is - and what isn't - on the table.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The White House is racing to hammer out policies while the tech world and moral authorities chime in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
The hood was badly dented, like somebody had tried to hammer out some huge craters.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
