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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That is how the poaching case developed.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
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Instead of waiting for a building to be built and used, designers can now test how different cooling strategies will perform while plans are still being developed.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Now the two have forged a close relationship, bonding over their music, their careers, and—as moms—their children.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
17 Feb. 2026
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Adding to the complexity and focus of the business, it was announced in November 2019 that Coty had forged a long-term partnership with Kylie Jenner for a 51 percent stake in her Kylie Cosmetics and Kylie Skin brands, for $600 million.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Armchair analysis fills the space that is created by the absence of available facts.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Another measure, House Bill 1645, would create state versions of FEMA programs as Mississippi officials prepare for reduced federal disaster support.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Artificial intelligence, real money When actors and studios arrived at the bargaining table this week to start hammering out the next SAG-AFTRA contract, a key figure in the conversation was not in the room.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Sources familiar with the discussions between the Bears and state of Illinois officials said both sides have been meeting regularly since early December to hammer out legislation for this spring’s legislative session in Springfield.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Cloudripper is breathable and moisture-wicking, perfect for working up a sweat.—
Anna Callaghan,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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Not that Spud gets too worked up about it.—
Kevin Sherrington
Feb. 10,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Former museum director Manny Wheeler and his wife, English professor and Navajo language expert Jennifer Wheeler, joined as cultural consultants in the third season, and play an integral role in the way scenes are crafted.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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While scouting factories, Edwin and his collaborators visited a functioning wig factory in Bali, where entire families labor together crafting elaborate hairpieces for international export.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Thrash (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrash%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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