as in developed
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 from Soochow University in China have developed a textile fabric that turns clothes into always-accessible AI assistants.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
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To investigate, the Balbach and her colleagues developed a special technique to follow the metabolism of glucose between non-activated and activated sperm.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Paoletta and Vought quickly forged an alliance.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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Suarez has forged extensive ties to Saudi Arabia in recent years, having traveled there multiple times as part of his work for the international litigation firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, where Suarez is of counsel.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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By the end of the photo shoot, the hunting party had worked up an appetite.—
Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Companies worked up and down the supply chain to ensure readiness.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Wearing a floor-length brown double-breasted coat featuring buttons that stopped at her waist, the attire created a sultry thigh-high slit that allowed Jolie's leg to peek through.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The country’s Afro-Portuguese history, its position as a more affordable European destination compared to France or Italy, and its genuine warmth toward international visitors have created the perfect storm.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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The 20-point ceasefire plan brokered by the United States, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey still has several unresolved issues and details that must be hammered out.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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As streaming then supplanted sales and stars such as Swift hammered out their issues with Spotify, a new playbook was written.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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The brand just dropped a slew of fall dresses crafted from luxe fabrics like cashmere and washable silk at a fraction of the cost of designer alternatives.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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Every detail of a stay is intentionally crafted to create moments that guests will remember long after departure, whether that’s a quiet morning by the creek, a wellness session like our new floating sound healing, or simply gazing at the Red Rocks with a morning coffee.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Thrashed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrashed%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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