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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The company develops and makes products for civilian and military use, such as drone technologies used by Ukraine's armed forces in the fight against the Russian invasion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
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Israel’s Elbit Systems has revealed that it has been contracted to develop aircraft-mountable versions of its XCalibur high-power laser systems.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors said Richins was in dire financial straits and having an extramarital affair, leading her to forge life insurance documents and to eventually kill her husband.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Clients include pro golfer Bryson DeChambeau, who has forged a sizable following on YouTube, as well as Shaquille O’Neal’s Jersey Legends, Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, and Derek Jeter’s Cap 2 Productions.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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The preponderance of patients paying out of pocket for these products is actually creating this dynamic where the companies are lowering their list price to compete for cash-paying customers.—
CHRISTOPHER ROWLAND THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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The controversial Crowsnest annexation petition in Castle Pines has been withdrawn by the developer, as Castle Pines prepares to consider creating an annexation policy.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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With long airport security lines plaguing travelers across the country, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are feeling the heat to hammer out a deal.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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While there’s no way of telling how a work stoppage might leave its mark on MLB’s upcoming media rights haggles, the league will have to hammer out new distribution deals in the wake of an unprecedented cash grab by the NFL.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the early 1990s, Porsche quietly began work on a V-10 engine for Formula 1; when that fell through, the idea sat on the shelf until the company began working up plans for a new Le Mans racer towards the end of the decade.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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All of this adds up to a more comfortable base for visitors to return to after working up a sweat under the desert sun.—
Mark Johanson,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Trump signed an executive order in December to block states from crafting their own regulations.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Since then, Cantens has crafted an eclectic career that has included two years coaching pro ball in Germany.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
21 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 23 Mar. 2026.
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