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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That will require Penix to develop into a top-10 quarterback and a radical upgrade on defense.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025 -
This still requires you to have enough time to develop them.—
George Bradt,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Director Brittany Burch has forged a production very much in the Gift Theatre tradition of immersive daring, although that company’s bigger current home at Filament Theatre allows for more expansive experimentation.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Senate forged ahead with its plan to vote on the budget resolution despite President Trump coming out earlier in the week to share his preference for the House's strategy.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2025
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They are recognized leaders in creating the kind of strikingly original campaigns that energize audiences and consumers alike growing from core to more.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Bowery would go on to create costumes with free rein for Clark’s productions and sometimes even starred in them.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Royals met with his representation and hammered out a deal that made sense for both sides.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2025
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The distribution pact was hammered out between Sunrise Film’s Andrew Nerger, who heads U.S. and international distribution, and Together Films’ Jess Reilly, international sales and acquisitions manager.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
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While initially working in a hair salon in his hometown of Houston, Guerrero worked up the courage to move to L.A. to pursue his dreams.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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If all that fun works up an appetite, never fear—Okana has 13 different dining venues.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2025
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Adding to the rich experience is the moody lighting by Scott Zielinski and the layered outdoor sounds crafted by Jonathan Dean.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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For better or worse, our style was to craft a little 22-minute play with a real narrative.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Thrash (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrash%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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