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the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the evolution of motion pictures from short, silent reels into a medium of mass entertainment and an art form
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NASA has previously said the samples will help scientists understand the geological history of Mars and the evolution of its climate, and could answer the question of if life ever existed on the Red Planet.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
With their initial study complete, the researchers are now keen to investigate how gravitational forces might have played a role in Pluto and Charon's early evolution.
—Ian Randall, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
The 34-year-old actress previously opened up about Janine’s evolution over the course of the last three seasons.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
But the property’s evolution also still fits John Madden’s original vision of using computerized football to educate fans about the sport.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
With their initial study complete, the researchers are now keen to investigate how gravitational forces might have played a role in Pluto and Charon's early evolution.
—Ian Randall, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
The 34-year-old actress previously opened up about Janine’s evolution over the course of the last three seasons.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
But the property’s evolution also still fits John Madden’s original vision of using computerized football to educate fans about the sport.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Otherwise, Arkansas is 0-4 against other opponents ranked in Quad 1 of the NCAA’s Net rankings, including a 73-66 loss Wednesday night at home to Ole Miss. Calipari’s squads, composed primarily of one-and-done freshmen for more than a decade at Kentucky, typically improve as a season progresses.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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California firefighters have begun to see some progress against the raging wildfires into the fourth day.Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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In the new assessment, the two agencies, which officials did not identify, did not find evidence linking any specific episode to technology developed by Russia or another country but based their findings on understandings of foreign weapon development and capability.DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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The studio’s approach to development emphasizes transparency with both players and the people funding their games.Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
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But even within this progression of warmer years and ever-intensifying risks to homes, communities and the environment, 2024 stood out in another unwelcome way.Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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However, studies have yet to show any significant benefit in reducing the risk of developing or slowing the progression of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RD, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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The arrival in February last year of Maggio as CEO was a first sign of changes at the brand, which pointed to further international expansion and the strengthening of its position as a luxury fashion label.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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The combination of low humidity, dry fuels, and shifting winds has heightened the potential for spot fires and rapid expansion.Anna Skinner, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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In response, more consumers have had to move into the state's insurer-of-last-resort, the FAIR plan, which has seen an over 200 percent growth since 2018.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Unrivaled's success without her star power would be a strong sign for the overall growth of the sport.Everett Cook, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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