as in to develop
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
after several years of aborted attempts, the band finally ground out a new album
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As a result, Tehran has tried to balance Chinese influence by maintaining strong ties to India, Beijing’s chief rival within the developing world.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
6 July 2025 -
Reef habitats support aquatic plants and animals, allowing young marine life to develop.—
Rafe Pomerance,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Those helming businesses are required to make a crucial call about staying the course amid uncertainty or forging a brave, new path.—
Naazneen Karmali,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Combs founded Bad Boy Records in 1993 and forged a roster of stars that jettisoned hip-hop into the mainstream, including the late Notorious B.I.G., Mase, Faith Evans and the groups 112 and Total, among others.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC news,
3 July 2025
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This card asks you to retreat, reflect, and create space for healing.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Either way, the ceramic mineral complex uses negative ions to seal the hair’s cuticle, locking in moisture while creating long-lasting curls.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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They also get worked up about Meghan Markle and Lauren Sánchez.—
Brock Colyar,
Curbed,
24 June 2025
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If the results of the flight pan out, the plan is to work up to a suborbital flight by 2029.—
David Szondy
June 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2025
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“Grind (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grind%20%28out%29. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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