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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That includes 135 townhomes being developed at Senata at Research Park near Trader Joe’s.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026 -
Royal also developed into an adept 3-point shooter over the past couple of seasons, which is a focus for Miller; this season Royal made 31 of 98 attempts from behind the arc.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Apr. 2026
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Liability protections for officers and directors were also expanded.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Under the leadership of former CEOs, including the late Thomas Storrs and Hugh McColl, Gentry was part of a team that expanded the bank far beyond North Carolina’s border.—
Chase Jordan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Fleshed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshed%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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