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 at Rice University have developed EyeDAR, a compact, orange-sized radar sensor for safety in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026 -
As the years piled up, Beam developed an appreciation for collaborators, recording full albums with Ben Bridwell, Jesca Hoop, and Calexico, setting him on the path that takes him to the unabashed glow of the new Hen’s Teeth.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
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Her lyrical explorations of navigating a deeply feeling heart earned her a reputation as an indie bard of melancholy and loneliness, and fans, in turn, forged an intense parasocial relationship with her.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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In terms of design, both the third and fourth generations have forged ties with a diverse array of design-forward minds over the decades that have helped create a united vision based on contemporary and modern principles.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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In order to support his daughter’s endeavors, Richard usually worked up to 30 hours of overtime.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
24 Feb. 2026
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Before anyone gets too worked up about his youth, his credentials in Green Bay, Denver and Philadelphia are impeccable.—
Kevin Sherrington
Feb. 18,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Mar. 2026
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Tretter became chief strategy officer (a position created for him) after two terms as NFLPA president (2020-2024) and drew criticism for his handling of the selection process that led to Howell’s hiring.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Beijing hammered out deals with Kabila to build roads and hospitals in exchange for mining rights.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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The group hammered out details on things like identifying a chain of command for communication with ICE agents, talking through different possible scenarios and sorting through an understanding of judicial warrants and regulations.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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One artist even crafted a sculpture out of chocolate depicting a woman’s bottom half.—
Douglas Markowitz,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Tryn Double-breasted Blazer is crafted from a drapey, stretch fabric that resembles the off-duty look Aritzia is known for (but at a way lower price).—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Thrashed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrashed%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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