as in to develop
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
finally carved out a niche for the sport in the school's athletic program
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Southport, according to its web site, has developed more than 100 affordable and workforce properties nationally since its founding in 1995.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026 -
As the lake was developed, so was the property.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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The documents were later found to be forged.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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During the war in Iran, Ukraine has capitalized on innovations forged by the country's military and defense contractors over more than four years of grueling conflict with Russia.—
Aidan Stretch,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Wilson worked alongside stylist Alexandra Mandelkorn and the Oscar de la Renta team to create a custom gown featuring tiny Japanese cherry blossoms around the neckline and scattered throughout the design, according to Vogue.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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On the planet, the Mandalorians encounter Gideon, who is revealed to have created clones of himself.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Did the Avs, known for the last three years as pretty skaters, roll up their sleeves and hammer out one of the most impressive playoff victories in franchise history?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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The final spending plan will be hammered out between the mayor and the Council before the July 1 start of the 2027 fiscal year.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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“Carve (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carve%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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