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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Researchers developed a new approach, the constant inner potential density functional theory, which enables the inclusion of the electrode potential in the simulation of semiconductor electrochemistry.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
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While other forwards struggled to develop synergy with new linemates, Cowan made chemistry with those around him look easy.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Some women have forged ahead anyway.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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By playing against type, by glamming down and going raw, Taylor helped forge the modern template for so many Oscar-winning performances that followed her.—
Darren Franich,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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The goal in the West Bank is to create a homogenous ethnicity in a space that is being cleansed of Palestinians, and to expand the Israeli footprint there.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The parties have been meeting around the clock at a midtown hotel in New York, with negotiations stretching into the late morning hours to hammer out a deal, according to a person familiar with the process, who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Denver reached out to Trautman on Sunday afternoon and an agreement got hammered out in a matter of hours.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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All were active in Los Angeles — Williams, for instance, was a pivotal designer on the LAX Theme Building — and Smith interlaces decorative flourishes in varying styles that twist around one another to work up the Legacy Tower’s pointed spheres.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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A day out in Mother Nature will work up your appetite, and aprés snacks can only get you so far.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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The writer relied heavily on the work of the Greek historian Plutarch to craft his play, and the real Caesar may have been given a similar warning before he was assassinated thousands of years ago.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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His artistry reflects a profound understanding of the intellectual and emotional layers of music, crafting performances that leave a lasting impact.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Thrash (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrash%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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