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as in to exaggerate
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
my friend tends to elaborate on his hiking experiences, turning an ordinary walk in the woods into a hair-raising adventure
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as in to develop
to express more fully and in greater detail
the candidate for governor refused to elaborate on how she would balance the state's budget
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AllHere had client school districts in different parts of the country, but authorities later alleged that AllHere exaggerated its business success.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026 -
Christopher Carnahan, a Los Angeles police officer who was accused of skydiving and working out while also collecting disability benefits by exaggerating an on-duty work injury, was charged with two counts of felony insurance fraud, prosecutors said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Does this sort of thing not allow narratives to develop, rivalries to grow, entertaining animus to fester?—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Researchers in China have developed a new type of polymer solar cells that deliver a stable power conversion performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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But what Mom noticed most were the thoughtful touches—yoga mats in the closet, dogs padding through the lobby of this pet-friendly property, bikes ready for guests to explore.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Charlie Snodgrass used to be a gig driver, delivering burritos and pad Thai around Los Angeles.—
Nilesh Christopher,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The bill expanded background checks for gun purchasers under the age of 21 and also provided federal money for state red flag laws.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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The flagship Semafor World Economy, anchored in Washington DC, is the largest annual gathering of top global CEOs in North America, and Semafor’s convening on emerging economies, The Next Three Billion, is held annually at UNGA and expanded this year to South Africa, East Africa, and UAE.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Players, as part of the application process, had the option of sending in videos to supplement their packets.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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In addition, standby buses will be staged downtown and near NRG Stadium to supplement or replace rail service during busy periods or service disruptions, helping ease congestion and reduce parking pressure.—
Peter Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Elaborate (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborate%20%28on%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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