grind (out)

verb

Definition of grind (out)next
as in to develop
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort after several years of aborted attempts, the band finally ground out a new album

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  1. develop
  2. forge
  3. create
  4. work up
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  • In just one example, Harvard Medical School researchers recently developed a ChatGPT-like AI model that can diagnose a wide range of cancers and even predict patient survival outcomes.
    Elizabeth Kiehner, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Virtually all have developed their own national AI frameworks, with Singapore also providing funding to industry startups through its investment vehicles.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of develop
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  • The lines on the pages have blurred, with themes from across literature forging new kinds of fantasies and fiction that attract book lovers and occasional readers alike.
    Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Pop-up shops, interactive installations and brand activations can generate excitement and buzz, offering unique and memorable moments that forge deeper relationships with consumers.
    Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of forge
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  • The first order of business in the House is its constitutional obligation to elect its speaker, a process that has created high drama in recent years as Kevin McCarthy took 15 ballots to ultimately seize the gavel at the beginning of the 118th Congress.
    Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The convergence of innovation, capital and regulation will define this year as a turning point, creating unparalleled opportunities for those ready to ride the crest.
    Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of create
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  • A little goes a long way, especially for drier skin types—start with a small amount and work up from there.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The sibling pair worked up lyrics, and then Eilish joined the British singer for a video shoot and the project was out days later.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of work up
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