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 financial piece must be hammered out in negotiations, but we have a working framework to assess.

From Seattle Times

The studios also wanted to publicly demonstrate that they’re doing their part to try to hammer out a deal.

From Los Angeles Times