as in to develop
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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Over the years, the property has developed a close working relationship with Alma de Bahía, a local conservation organization that’s dedicated to preserving the intricate ecosystems across Puerto Rico.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
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The duo has quickly developed a bond in the midfield.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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In that role, Pullin forged new corporate partnerships.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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The distinct domains of venture capital (VC), private equity (PE) and pure-play entrepreneurship are converging, forging a powerful new model for value creation in the post-artificial intelligence (AI) economy.—
Mitt Mehta,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Defense created easy offense and in the halfcourt, the ball skipped around.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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Ronaldo’s post on social media on Monday, when Al Nassr played the final match of their season, then created more conversation.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The revised outlook comes after the U.S. and China agreed to lower tariffs for 90 days as the two nations try to hammer out a broader trade deal.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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Lawmakers had already extended the legislative session in order to hammer out a budget and tax framework when Perez announced the preliminary sales tax agreement condemned by DeSantis on Friday.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2025
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Related article Falling asleep to your favorite show doesn’t have to ruin your sleep, experts say Your problem-solving, listening and reasoning skills, which are all necessary for effective communication, can take a hit too, especially if you’re really worked up.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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Part of the audition process assigned singers to work up cover versions as a group.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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If your goal is to invest in a pair of supportive yet stylish sandals or slides to complement every outfit in your suitcase, then Birkenstock has proven to craft the best shoes for the job.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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The difference is that Succession had three-and-a-half seasons before that episode to craft the detailed psychological portraits that rendered its characters’ world-altering actions comprehensible.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 May 2025
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“Thrash (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrash%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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