flesh out
Example Sentences
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Perhaps he’ll flesh out his views a bit more, but don’t count on a major reveal.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
Scenes flesh out a lineup of predatory city characters, from an obsessive building superintendent to a scheming nightclub impresario.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
Perry’s tangled love for her mother finds full expression in the film’s final act, in which she assembles musicians and backing vocalists to flesh out “What Lies With You,” written after her mother’s death.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Trump says he will flesh out his housing affordability plan this coming week in a speech at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, which strikes some as a curious choice of venue.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
Ma’am, I wonder if you could help me flesh out the story some.”
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
