hammer out
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Despite months of talks between Sramek’s team, Mashburn and state lawmakers, trying to hammer out a better one, Saronic said in June it had picked Texas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
The initial phase of contract talks still would have union and county representatives seeking to hammer out a mutually beneficial deal, with a presumption that both sides would negotiate in good faith.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
He said Canada and the EU intend to hammer out their future relationship at a summit next month in Montreal.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Now, lawmakers must hammer out the details of that legislation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
“So, I’ve got my mom’s car, and I was wondering if maybe we could do WaHo after school? Then we can hammer out the plans, and I can drive you home afterward.”
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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