as in grinding (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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However, adults 65 years and older and children younger than two are at higher risk of developing complications from the flu.—
Koko Nakajima,
CNN Money,
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Clearer information on the strength, track, and timeline of the storm will become more available later today into Friday as computer models are able to better sample the pieces of energy that will merge into this developing coastal storm.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Its former treasurer, Amanda DeVos, resigned July 14 following felony charges related to allegedly forging documents.—
Nick El Hajj,
Des Moines Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sandra Stern will step down as vice chairman of Lionsgate Television Group at the end of March, calling it a wrap on her executive career after 40 years of forging innovative deals and overseeing large-scale production operations.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Cloudripper is breathable and moisture-wicking, perfect for working up a sweat.—
Anna Callaghan,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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After working up an appetite in the more temperate months, meals can be taken at the outdoor dining pavilion alongside the home.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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When creating the outfits for the first 2001 Bridget Jones cast, Fleming sought to give Jones — whose diary entries detailed her romantic adventures, weight, and alcohol and cigarette consumption — a pragmatic, somewhat disheveled look that would feel relatable to busy women.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The wreath is made with artificial jasmine, lavender, and daisies, as well as other wildflowers, creating a vibrant piece for your front door.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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Artificial intelligence, real money When actors and studios arrived at the bargaining table this week to start hammering out the next SAG-AFTRA contract, a key figure in the conversation was not in the room.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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The mayor has faced challenges with hammering out a compromise between the Black and Latino caucuses for the influential role; now Lawson, who is white, could be poised to clinch the spot.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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For the past two decades or so, Zurek has been working out how that happens.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some of them lived together, were working out together.—
Matt Zahn,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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