as in developed
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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Researchers in Japan have developed an adaptive motion reproduction system that allows robots to generate human-like movements using surprisingly small amounts of training data.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026 -
The project was developed by the community builder Prestige, together with Brunetti Organization — the family that owns the park — and Centennial Bank.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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The popular chicken restaurant has been in operation for more than 70 years and expanded to eight different states, but it is still recognized as a Chicago staple.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The restaurant group, which includes a large catering operation, has steadily expanded over the years, boasting eight other locations in San Diego and Orange counties, including its flagship restaurant, the more than16-year-old Cucina Urbana in Bankers Hill.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Fleshed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshed%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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