talked out

Definition of talked outnext
past tense of talk out
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Verb
  • Behind the scenes, the two had hammered out a deal that allowed Harris a clear path to victory while Newsom ran for governor two years later in 2018.
    Lia Russell March 26, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • For such stories to work, each contradiction has to be hammered out, variables accounted for, and plot holes filled and covered with grass.
    Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The festival’s highest honor, the Sierra Spirit Award, is given to someone who has forged a unique, independent path in the world of film and television.
    William Earl, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Each has at least one iconic engine with the requisite number of cylinders; a couple of them have forged it into part of their performance identity.
    Byron Hurd, The Drive, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Talked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talked%20out. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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