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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City officials are developing a long-term plan to modernize the Elk Grove Auto Mall, an economic driver for the city that generates about one-third of its sales tax revenue, as officials prepare for changes in the automotive industry.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026 -
Deadline has learned that the streamer is developing Hit Man, a series inspired by the 2024 AGC Studios feature that was co-written, produced and headlined by Glen Powell and co-written, directed and produced by Richard Linklater.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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After forging a strategic partnership with China in January, the country is now looking to deepen bilateral trade and investment with Indonesia through the forthcoming ratification of the Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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In recent months, Pashinyan has pressed ahead on forging deeper ties with the EU, pursuing a reform agenda aimed at meeting the bloc’s accession criteria and hosting the first EU-Armenia summit last month.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Talent deals Keeso, who has a multi-year deal with Bell, is working up Cats in the Plateau, a six-part comedy about two garbage men in Montréal, who start a gang.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Starting from bottom of bowl and working up, mix with your hands (like tossing a salad) until mixture starts to look dry again.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 June 2026
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The Fairmont draws a diverse crowd—from business travelers to couples celebrating anniversaries, to casual visitors—creating a lively but laid-back atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Following the death of legendary entertainer, journalist and humanitarian Will Rogers in 1935, the roadway was designated the Will Rogers Memorial Highway, creating a lasting connection between Santa Monica and Rogers’ hometown of Claremore, Oklahoma.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Harris said officials are still hammering out next steps with the team.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Stocks fell sharply early in Thursday's session, but steadily clawed their way back as investors appeared to take heart from news reports that Iran and Oman are hammering out a plan to oversee traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Bath & Body Works Analyst Lorraine Hutchinson said the turnaround is working out for the body care and fragrance company.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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So working out is out of the question, as is going for a swim.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
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“Thrashing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrashing%20%28out%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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