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were hashing
  • past progressive of hash.

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Hours later, on Twitter, they were hashing over a moment gone viral.

From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2019

The subject, along with the exhibit’s somewhat provocative title, proved to be catnip to regional journalists, and soon local newspapers were publishing dueling interviews with scholars who were hashing out the details of ancient texts.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2018

Senior administration officials said on a conference call on Friday they were hashing out a plan “to minimize the impact of a shutdown”.

From The Guardian • Jan. 19, 2018

Reports that Mr. Trump was planning to name conservative Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate swept through Cleveland, where delegates were hashing out last-minute rules changes.

From Washington Times • Jul. 14, 2016

The sides were hashing out details of a four-year contract Sunday night, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team wasn't making any announcements Sunday.

From US News • Jan. 18, 2015