Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Now, HBO’s “The Penguin,” fleshing out the origin story of the waddling, tuxedo-clad “gentleman mobster” after more than 80 years as one of the Caped Crusader’s best-known adversaries, has earned a staggering 24 Emmy nominations.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2025

If Hancock spent more time fleshing out his characters, perhaps the rapidly paced events of the movie’s first act wouldn’t cause such whiplash.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2025

Discovering new species like Kermitops is essential for fleshing out the early branches of the amphibian family tree, the researchers said.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 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