hammer out
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The talks between the U.S. and Iran faced a potential complication after negotiators convened in Switzerland to hammer out a permanent deal.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
The White House is racing to hammer out policies while the tech world and moral authorities chime in.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
The signing will kick off a 60-day period in which Iran and the United States will try to hammer out a full-scale peace deal, including the thorny issue of Iran's nuclear program.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
Beijing’s top trade envoy, Liu He, engaged in roughly a dozen rounds of negotiations with Washington, often with large delegations, to hammer out a pact.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
There were hundreds of details to hammer out, but the basic design was set.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
