as in to hammer out
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Recent Examples of talk out
Chalamet sulks and talks out of the side of his mouth, picking from a grab bag of accents that vary with each scene—all of which are far more reedy and cartoonish than Dylan actually sounded in his younger days.
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Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2024
According to sources, Johnson was talked out of the move, but, after another loss, the decision to fire Saleh was made.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
There’s a lot of talk out there about Telegram being the go-to app for criminals.
—Givona Sandiford, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann even had to be talked out of taking a penalty by the Sammarinese players who, already 12-0 down, had faced enough humiliation.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
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Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2024
According to sources, Johnson was talked out of the move, but, after another loss, the decision to fire Saleh was made.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
There’s a lot of talk out there about Telegram being the go-to app for criminals.
—Givona Sandiford, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann even had to be talked out of taking a penalty by the Sammarinese players who, already 12-0 down, had faced enough humiliation.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk out
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The Royals met with his representation and hammered out a deal that made sense for both sides.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2025
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And while the specifics of his new routine still need to be hammered out during spring training, Holmes feels confident his transition will continue to go smoothly.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2025
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The players took to the NFL stage to greet fans, stir up support and make their mark ahead of the game.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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This is followed by a disruptive square between Mercury and rebellious Uranus on Feb. 10, stirring up unexpected communication or an abrupt change of plans — prepare for shocking revelations and surprising twists.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Director Brittany Burch has forged a production very much in the Gift Theatre tradition of immersive daring, although that company’s bigger current home at Filament Theatre allows for more expansive experimentation.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Senate forged ahead with its plan to vote on the budget resolution despite President Trump coming out earlier in the week to share his preference for the House's strategy.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Talk out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20out. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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