as in to develop
to express more fully and in greater detail
refused to dilate upon his alleged plan for improving the economy in the event that he won the election
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Head coach Lindsay Gottlieb trusts Burns to attack practice head-on to teach, develop and ingrain defensive principles when players arrive at University Park.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025 -
In her new role, Russell is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the firm, developing and improving business, recruiting and pipeline growth strategies, fostering strong relationships internally and assisting staff in providing outstanding client services, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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Since then, his portfolio of restaurants has expanded across the Charlotte metro area.—
Laura Barrero,
Axios,
15 Jan. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Taylor Swift is taking her billionaire status to new heights — literally and figuratively — by expanding her $17.75 million Rhode Island estate.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Those were not meant to work alone, however, but rather to be supplemented by water from firefighting aircraft that, in this case, couldn’t fly in the cyclonic Santa Ana winds.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
10 Jan. 2025
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While some small studies have shown that supplementing with 1 to 2 tablespoons of MCTs per day led to minor improvements or stabilization of cognitive function in those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, other studies have shown no benefit.—
Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RD,
Verywell Health,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Dilate (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilate%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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