hammer

Example Sentences

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“My key role was I sat on the phone a lot,” Vance quipped recently to reporters about helping to hammer out a cease-fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 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

This week, leading into Wednesday, has formed a bullish hammer.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Official L.A., anxious to mollify angry and frightened Angelenos, dropped the hammer on a plant near downtown L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Mr. Szymczak left me his hammer and a handful of nails.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron