as in to develop
to express more fully and in greater detail
a lengthy follow-up that fleshes out the original report on the military engagement
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However, if the drywall develops large vertical, horizontal, or diagonal cracks, this is a sign that the foundation is unstable.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025 -
This mindset often develops from early experiences of taking on too much responsibility or facing challenges without support.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Its leaders are looking for ways to expand by reaching out to a changing community.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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The analyst believes that Costco has the opportunity to expand its warehouse footprint further.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
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Ending unnecessary subscriptions, or other forms of entertainment can help people supplement their emergency budget.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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There are plenty of ways that AI can be used to supplement and enhance human learning, in both business and personal applications.—
Brady Gilliam,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Flesh (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flesh%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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