as in grinds (out)
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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Gestational Hypertension Gestational hypertension usually develops later in pregnancy and happens when blood pressure gets to 1490/90 mmHg, which is considered high.—
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This develops essential interpersonal skills, such as communicating with different people and working collaboratively as part of a team.—
Elisa Cinelli,
Parents,
15 Feb. 2026
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Symson acknowledged the need for consolidation as the industry forges ahead into a new era.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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The collision of opposing perspectives forges art that challenges and confronts, that forces us out of familiar ways of thinking, relating and being.—
Richard P. Weigand,
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30 Jan. 2026
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The whole episode works up to Dorit and Amanda’s confrontation at Dorit and Erika’s birthday dinner.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Smalltown Boy works up the courage to ask Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) to dance, and now their hands are all over each other, much to the chagrin of Smalltown Boy’s ex, Personal Jesus, who is going through the motions of dancing with Caribbean Queen but keeps looking over his shoulder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Aug. 2025
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Unlike regular food containers, the ProKeeper creates a tighter seal by pressing up against the guac to keep it green for days (and plenty of tortilla chips) to come.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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That restriction creates a dysfunctional cycle that ultimately contributes to back pain.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Acquired by Baron Edmond de Rothschild more than 50 years ago, Château Clarke (a historic estate dating back to the 12th century) not only crafts a Merlot-dominant Left Bank wine in the heart of Cabernet country but also makes a rare white in Listrac-Médoc, which traditionally produces only reds.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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Bouzid crafts her characters with a dash of melodrama.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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There are a lot of quality hammers out there, but this Craftsman hammer from Amazon is both tough and affordable.—
Christopher Murray
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“Thrashes (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrashes%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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