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

Sportico reported Thursday that an agreement is in place and that there’s hope that a contract will be hammered out in the coming days.

From Washington Times

Former Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern, who helped hammer out the accord a quarter-century ago, has told reporters that he sees the instability of Northern Ireland’s political institutions as one of his biggest regrets.

From Washington Post