as in to develop
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort spent years working up a period novel that was historically accurate in every detail
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Recent Examples of work up In the early 1990s, Porsche quietly began work on a V-10 engine for Formula 1; when that fell through, the idea sat on the shelf until the company began working up plans for a new Le Mans racer towards the end of the decade. —
Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026 Finally, work up three financial plans to address the $359 million ($349 million) implementation costs. —Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 18 Mar. 2026 From the open expanses of the Lake District to the rugged terrain of the Scottish Highlands via Wales’s peaks, there is no shortage of places to work up a sweat, al fresco, across the UK. —Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026 Some work up to 12 hours, like Systane Zaditor Antihistamine Eye Drops. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for work up
Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026 Finally, work up three financial plans to address the $359 million ($349 million) implementation costs. —Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 18 Mar. 2026 From the open expanses of the Lake District to the rugged terrain of the Scottish Highlands via Wales’s peaks, there is no shortage of places to work up a sweat, al fresco, across the UK. —Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026 Some work up to 12 hours, like Systane Zaditor Antihistamine Eye Drops. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for work up
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While Dad is developing photos in his darkroom, Jeremy flicks on the lights.— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
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DeVito also directed this charming flick that kinda bombed in theaters but developed a following on VHS and DVD.— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2026
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The costars forged a close kinship.— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
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Paredes punched it to right-center field, scoring both runners and forging a 4-4 tie.— Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 A smart adjustment today creates more momentum than effort.— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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The barbs that President Barack Obama and Seth Meyers hurled at him created a political narrative that persists.— Elahe Izadi, Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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Lomu worked out at left and right tackle during the pre-draft process.— Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Celonis analyzed the 5,000 delivery runs a day the brewery was executing, worked out how to make the runs more efficient, and reduced the number of journeys by 17%.— Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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