as in to develop
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
after hours of brainstorming, the writers finally thrashed out an extended story arc for the sitcom
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Last week, Pacifica residents were shocked when the city abruptly closed its iconic pier after cracks developed in its base.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
7 June 2026 -
This is a developing story; check back for updates.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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The pair also forged AlHusseini’s bank and brokerage statements to inflate his assets by millions of dollars to help get the loans, prosecutors said.—
Andrea Klick,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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David Halberstam, who announced Heat games on radio for six seasons and then forged a long career as a broadcasting executive and media critic, died this week after a long battle with brain cancer.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Hilton wants to restore California’s competitive edge as a place for productions by creating financial incentives for film productions, cover the initial and technical costs associated with the development of a film or television project and reserve funding for independent and mid-budget projects.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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Harris said officials are still hammering out next steps with the team.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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The plan directs City Manager Mario Vasquez to negotiate with team officials and other government agencies to hammer out a deal that will determine how much the city will provide.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Talent deals Keeso, who has a multi-year deal with Bell, is working up Cats in the Plateau, a six-part comedy about two garbage men in Montréal, who start a gang.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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When starting out, Hailey suggests that others looking to take their little ones out on the trails, parents should begin with shorter hikes — maybe only an hour or two — and eventually work up to longer day trips.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Now Crosswhite can acknowledge the beauty in the art, respect the workers who crafted the carvings, and appreciate the opportunity to tell a story larger than the monument itself.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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She’s been working with Pennsylvania, Virginia, Michigan and Wisconsin to craft their own bills.—
Rachel Fobar,
Daily News,
7 June 2026
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“Thrash (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrash%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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