hammer out a deal
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Canadian trade negotiators are in Washington this week trying to hammer out a deal that will include broad tariff relief in exchange for Ottawa dropping certain countermeasures.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
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
The firm could pay nearly $50 million for the rights if the two sides can hammer out a deal, according to a knowledgeable person who was not authorized to comment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2025
Members of the House of Representatives have already left Washington for the winter holidays, but senators will be back next week to try to hammer out a deal that includes Ukraine aid and immigration reform.
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2023
Striking actors met again Thursday with representatives from the major Hollywood studios in another effort to hammer out a deal.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 2, 2023
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