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

Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday it had moved to resolve antitrust concerns over the transaction by hammering out a consent order that "prevents entanglements" between Quantum Energy Partners and EQT Corp.

From Reuters

Just like the mix of feelings about the sheds themselves, there has been a wide range of reactions to the new system, though details are still being hammered out.

From Seattle Times