as in develops
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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Experts say resentment often develops when one daughter quietly takes responsibility for everything while other siblings remain uninvolved.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026 -
Meanwhile, Blunt’s Margaret, a TV meteorologist, one day develops psychic powers linked to those secrets.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
14 June 2026
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Her words accrue and gain power through their spareness and clarity, and a level of character development that forges an easy intimacy with the reader.—
Leigh Haber,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Duncan forges ahead with Carl as his new partner.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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Offshore wind offers a path that keeps more energy dollars here at home, creates American jobs, and builds a cleaner, more affordable future for Connecticut families.—
Julianna Larue,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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This creates pools of light at different heights around the room, making the space feel softer and more comfortable.—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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And as the 60-something Tony, Gregory North crafts a character who is equal parts stubborn and manipulative, and kind and generous.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Drawing boldly from her own life, Patchett crafts an intimate work whose spare prose and sly wit invite slow savoring.—
Leigh Haber,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The easy answer, to be honest with you, is the right thing is usually the thing that works out.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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If a risky decision works out, it gets labeled as smart.—
Nathaniel Tilton,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Carves (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carves%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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