thrash out
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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German auto giant Volkswagen's management meet Thursday to thrash out plans for what could be the biggest ever restructuring in the global auto industry, with unions set to protest any mass job cuts.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
Uncertainty will weigh on shipping while Washington and Tehran thrash out details on Iran’s nuclear program and other unresolved issues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
The agreement had been due to expire, but talks on renewing the deal were extended by two months to thrash out an agreement.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026
Trump is expected to meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in the coming weeks as the rival superpowers thrash out a trade deal that could impact Taiwan.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2025
“You and Miss Stirling can thrash out the question.”
From The Gold Trail by Harold Bindloss
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