as in to develop
to express more fully and in greater detail
a lengthy follow-up that fleshes out the original report on the military engagement
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But while our bodies can develop immunity to viruses, even the savviest of travelers can fall victim to pickpockets on their travels.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025 -
Chelsea shared on her Instagram Stories that the toddler had developed transient synovitis from a viral infection.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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When a snowstorm blows up suddenly and socks in the entire area, Lester and Mike begin a search that soon expands with the aid of local neighbors and law enforcement.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Functional Fabric Fair has also expanded its speaker programming to provide forward-thinking insights and solutions to current challenges.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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That footage was obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests, though videos taken from cellphones and doorbell cameras, as well as the audio from post-incident interviews, supplement that footage.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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If your space doesn’t provide enough natural light, supplement it with a grow light for eight to 10 hours daily.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Flesh (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flesh%20%28out%29. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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