hammer out a deal
Example Sentences
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The cease-fire would give U.S. and Iranian negotiators time to hammer out a deal, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Lawmakers and industry representatives met in secret for weeks hoping to hammer out a deal, but a bill never materialized, which postpones the issue until next year.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023
With just hours left before their contract expires, leaders from the United Auto Workers union and three automakers met Thursday to try and hammer out a deal.
From Washington Times • Sep. 14, 2023
The studios also wanted to publicly demonstrate that they’re doing their part to try to hammer out a deal.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2023
There is the sceptical senate, and the need to hammer out a deal with Pheu Thai, which won only ten seats fewer than Move Forward and has more experienced negotiators in its team.
From BBC • May 29, 2023
