hammer out a deal
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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
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
After talks stalled over residual payments, several A-list stars talked directly to SAG management urging them to hammer out a deal with the studios and end the strike.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 27, 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
And this week’s negotiations may be the best shot yet to hammer out a deal.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
