hash out

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Analysts say more disputes are likely to occur between businesses, as they try to hash out who is owed what when, or if, the tariff refunds arrive.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

That meant the type of nitty-gritty negotiations needed to hash out potential structural changes to the sport never got off the ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

But after more than two years of trying to hash out new long-term rules for sharing water, they remain deadlocked; the existing rules are set to expire at the end of this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Sitting on mats under the shade of wide trees, representatives from both sides hash out their terms and conditions before eventually coming to an agreement.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

They continued to hash out how Esperanza could contribute, but Moss remained silent, unsure how to help, uncertain he should get too involved.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro