hammered out

verb

Definition of hammered outnext
past tense of hammer out
as in developed
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort the city council hammered out new commercial development regulations with input from residents, business owners, and environmental activists

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  1. developed
  2. forged
  3. created
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  • In November, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released study results on a new AI algorithm developed by researchers at the NIH National Library of Medicine and the National Cancer Institute.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That same year, further north from Google’s Mountain View offices, a small startup developed the technology to hail a cab from an app.
    Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of developed
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  • Throughout her life, Giovanni forged bonds with cultural giants such as Rosa Parks, James Baldwin, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, and Muhammad Ali.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Shaggy yet shiny, the indie film festival was forged in the shadow of Sundance after its founders were rejected from the prestigious Park City showcase during the mid-nineties.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • The Pitfall Of Free Professional Resources The popularity of free resources online and through social media has created a culture of perpetual browsing.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Since these factors and their varied combinations are specific to each individual, a one-of-a-kind developmental path is created, along with unique manifestations of any condition or disorder that may affect them.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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