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fleshing

  • present participle of flesh.

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The luxurious hotel complex was proposed by Washington and Tehran, and their Pakistani and Qatari mediators, for the negotiations aimed at fleshing out their preliminary agreement on ending nearly four months of war.

From Barron's Jun. 21, 2026

We’re all for peace-making, but this idea could use some fleshing out.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 20, 2026

Sato spoke to Salon about fleshing out the role.

From Salon Sep. 29, 2025

And as a screenwriter, it was really wonderful to precast Mikey because I was able to see her face while fleshing this character out.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 12, 2024

Anyone who tries to occupy this ‘best of both worlds’ position needs to face up to a further challenge, that of fleshing out the notion that nature pushes back.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton