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as in to evolve
to gradually become clearer or more detailed
as the story of the bombing developed, the scope of the tragedy became more apparent
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as in to acquire
to come to have gradually
the youngster developed a taste for green olives
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as in to grow
to become mature
the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels
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as in to expand
to express more fully and in greater detail
marketing people developed the initial idea into a complete promotional campaign
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as in to forge
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
outside consultants helped the company develop an effective marketing strategy
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Recent Examples of develop
In May, the White House created a working group to develop guidelines for deployment of new nuclear power projects.
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Dylan Baddour, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
Especially developing the story about the father son relationship with Thomas, played by Miles Marthaller.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Protects Against Cancer Resveratrol may reduce the risk of developing cancer and lower the chances of mortality (or death) due to certain cancers.
—Barbie Cervoni, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
It is being developed to improve user privacy but not at the cost of access to free content and services.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Dylan Baddour, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
Especially developing the story about the father son relationship with Thomas, played by Miles Marthaller.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Protects Against Cancer Resveratrol may reduce the risk of developing cancer and lower the chances of mortality (or death) due to certain cancers.
—Barbie Cervoni, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
It is being developed to improve user privacy but not at the cost of access to free content and services.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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The authors suggest that DNA repair genes in the species at some point evolved the ability to multiply, further contributing to DNA repair and in turn longevity.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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As another new year approaches, businesses in every industry are reevaluating their priorities to adapt to evolving market demands and consumer expectations.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
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If a player gets traded on Dec. 17 or later and the receiving team uses an exception to acquire him, his contract cannot get aggregated at the trade deadline.Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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While Avago was the acquiring entity, the combined company took the name Broadcom.Ari Levy, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
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As businesses continue to take advantage of AI in their operations and decision-making, its importance grows.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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In the college courtyard, after the people had all gone home for the day, the roses remained, still growing at their own stately pace.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Plans are underway to expand the facility in Cancún and build partnerships with hospitals and research institutions across the globe.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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While these young men shifted away from Harris in unanticipated margins, Hogg says Democrats' losses this election are bigger than just one voting bloc -- and hopes that extreme candor and commitments to those groups will not only rebuild but expand the party.Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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On Wednesday, the links between the two families were further forged when Queen Camilla joined Marcon’s wife, Brigitte, at a literary event in London.Simon Perry, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Kathie Svoboda has never met her Uncle William, but a new relationship has been forged 83 years after his death.Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Club officials had a plethora of permutations for how this winter would unfold, but had not committed to anything before gathering this week at the Winter Meetings.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Around the same time, Argentine prosecutors were building a larger case that would, unfolding over the next five years, expose the inner workings of the entire torture-and-murder apparatus at ESMA.Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Leaders who cultivate data literacy and technological fluency can confidently navigate AI's complexities.William Arruda, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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However, the red-carpet treatment highlighted European leaders' eagerness to cultivate relationships with the incoming U.S. administration, particularly given the complex global challenges ahead.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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To the other characters, time seems to be progressing normally, but each time the clock strikes midnight, the day spins backwards and wipes the slate—and their memories—clean.Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Highlighting such differences is critical as the industry progresses toward an equitable ecosystem.Eron Kelly, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Develop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/develop. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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