as in develops
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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When a La Niña phase occurs, less wind shear occurs in the regions of the Atlantic basin where tropical weather develops, increasing the potential for more storms, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025 -
As the attack develops, Doku’s role allows Foden to carry the ball forward, before switching the play to Bernardo down the right flank.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Either way, what a great result that expands theatrical audiences.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
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While Quark primarily operates in the polar regions, the company expands to subpolar destinations during the shoulder seasons, before the fleet repositions to the other side of the globe.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Fleshes (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshes%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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