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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It was developed in 2016 by Vicente Esteban, who was a master’s student at the Royal College of Art in London.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025 -
What was your approach to developing and bringing him to life?—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Under the agreement, Cracker Barrel expanded its board from 10 to 11 members and appointed Jody Bilney, one of Biglari’s preferred nominees, as an independent director.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Among them are Russia's ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia's growing threat to NATO's eastern flank and the war in Gaza, where Israel's offensive on Gaza City is expanding as the two leaders meet.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Launched in response to the 2023 drought, the project aims to supplement the main supply of water from Lake Gatún, the artificial lake that feeds the canal’s lock system.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Sep. 2025
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To supplement their product, some Colorado wineries buy grapes or even wine from California and Washington.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Flesh (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flesh%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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